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Robert Lighthizer confirmed as US Trade Representative

He is expected to bring a tough protectionist approach to US policy

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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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