Trump Taps Arch-Protectionist Lighthizer for U.S. Trade Policy Amid Global Trade Concerns

Nov 11, 2024, 11:15 AM

Donald Trump has asked Robert Lighthizer, an arch protectionist, to run U.S. trade policy, according to the Financial Times. As Trump prepares for his presidency, the world is bracing for potential policy shifts, including a possible withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement for the second time—this time with faster action and less restraint. Analysts note that "the balance of power has certainly shifted in favor of the United States" as it confronts a changed China amid threats of a wider trade war.