Commerce Secretary Lutnick emphatically shoots down recession concerns – and reveals how Canada, Mexico can get tariffs lifted
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphatically rejected the risks of a recession even as markets slide — and said America’s biggest trading partners could easily avoid Trump’s twice-delayed tariffs. Lutnick, 63, was asked if he was worried about the US sliding into recession Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” — and gave an unequivocal answer.
Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada ‘could go up,’ declines to rule out possible recession
Trump said tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico planned for April 2 “could go up” and would not predict whether the United States will have a recession.
Trump hints tariffs against Mexico, Canada may go higher
President Donald Trump teased that tariffs against neighboring countries Mexico and Canada could go higher in the future in an exclusive interview with Fox News.
Ex-Trump economic adviser rips Canada, Mexico tariffs as ‘misguided,’ warns of ‘very wobbly economy’
Former Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore criticized the president’s sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners over the weekend as “misguided” and cautioned that the economy is “wobbly.
US may increase tariffs on Canadian, Mexican goods - Trump
Tariffs imposed by the US on Mexico and Canada could increase. President Donald Trump indicated when this might happen, informs CNN. On Thursday, Trump signed executive orders delaying tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada covered by the USMCA free trade agreement until April 2.
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Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick to Be Commerce Secretary
Lutnick passed through the Senate Commerce Committee earlier this month 16-12 on his way to confirmation. “Howard Lutnick is an excellent choice to lead the Department of Commerce, and his vast ...
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Howard Lutnick confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary
The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick on Tuesday to serve as President Donald Trump’s secretary of commerce. The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm Lutnick on Tuesday, less than a week ...
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Howard Lutnick confirmed by Senate to lead Commerce Department — putting Trump picks well ahead of Biden, Obama pace
Former Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to lead the Department of Commerce under President Trump. Lutnick’s nomination was approved by senators in a 51-45 ...
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Howard Lutnick Is Confirmed as Commerce Secretary With Tariff Fights Heating Up
WASHINGTON—The Senate on Tuesday voted 51-45 to confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, putting in place a billionaire Wall Street veteran turned avowed protectionist to lead the ...
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Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.At the Commerce ...
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
The Senate confirmed billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary on Tuesday, in a 51-45 vote.