Robert Lighthizer, who was US trade representative when Donald Trump launched a trade war with China, has been offered the job again in the new presidential administration, the Financial Times reports, citing sources familiar with discussions within the politician’s team. . The publication calls Lighthizer a “trade czar.”
Lighthizer himself asked to be appointed to another position, including Secretary of Commerce, the newspaper writes. However, according to her, they made her another offer.
Lighthizer was well respected by Trump and was one of the few senior officials who did not anger him during his first term, the Financial Times said.
Under his government, the United States introduced high tariffs and tariffs on imports and declared a trade war on China. Additionally, Lighthizer clashed with the World Trade Organization (WTO), which oversees international trade disputes.
