Trump's new Cabinet - Guesses & Nominations

#79
#79
LadyVolette said:
Idk.. give Kennedy a job cleaning up a department and that will keep him occupied and everyone happy.. except for the moocher or crappy government employees.. we forget these people are employees.. they work for all of us
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I view Trump and Kennedy as two balls in a room bouncing randomly off the walls. Sooner or later, they are going to collide. One does not collide with Trump and remain in his orbit.
 
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#97
whodeycin85 said:
This good or bad?
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appears to be good.....

Robert Lighthizer:

Background: Robert Emmet Lighthizer, born in 1947 in Ashtabula, Ohio, served as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. He has a significant background in trade law, having worked as a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he handled international trade issues for over three decades, primarily defending U.S. industries against foreign competition.

Philosophy on Trade:
Economic Nationalism: Lighthizer's approach to trade is deeply rooted in economic nationalism, focusing on protecting American industries, particularly manufacturing. He believes that trade policy should prioritize U.S. workers and manufacturing, advocating for a shift away from the free trade consensus that dominated U.S. policy for decades.

Critique of Free Trade: He has been critical of what he terms as "unbridled free trade," arguing that it has led to the decline of U.S. manufacturing and significant job losses. Lighthizer views trade deficits, especially with China, as detrimental to the U.S. economy, essentially seeing them as a transfer of wealth abroad.

Tariffs and Protectionism: As USTR, Lighthizer implemented policies aimed at reducing trade deficits through tariffs, notably in the trade war with China. He sees tariffs as a tool to negotiate better trade terms and protect domestic industries. His tenure saw an increase in tariffs on steel, aluminum, and numerous Chinese goods.

Trade Agreements: He was pivotal in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which he and others viewed as more balanced for American interests, with stronger protections for workers and the environment.

China: Lighthizer has been a long-time critic of China's trade practices, advocating for a tougher stance against China's economic policies which he believes are unfair and detrimental to U.S. interests. He recommended actions like removing China’s permanent normal trade relation status as a means to pressure China into fair trade practices.

WTO and Global Trade Rules: He has expressed skepticism about the World Trade Organization (WTO), criticizing its ability to address modern trade issues, especially in dealing with state-influenced economies like China's. He has suggested that the U.S. should not be bound by WTO rulings that he perceives as detrimental to U.S. interests.
 
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