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Robert Lighthizer confirmed as US Trade Representative
He is expected to bring a tough protectionist approach to US policy
Published Fri, May 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Washington
REAGAN-ERA trade attorney Robert Lighthizer was easily confirmed on Thursday as President Donald Trump's US Trade Representative, bringing a tough protectionist approach to national policy.
The Senate confirmed Mr Lighthizer by a vote of 82 to 14, with broad bipartisan support.
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