Senate Confirms Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Howard Lutnick was confirmed as commerce secretary by the Senate on February 18. He will now oversee over 50,000 employees, including those at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Lutnick is the CEO of financial services giant Cantor Fitzgerald and has worked as the co-chair of Trump’s transition team.
When he was first nominated, Trump said Lutnick would “lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative.”
At the time, Lutnick’s stance on fisheries was largely unknown. While questions remain...
To Read Full Story Login Below.