Trump picks China critic Lighthizer for US trade representative
He names Reagan-era lawyer Robert Lighthizer, who is described as an advocate of greater protectionism
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PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has picked lawyer Robert Lighthizer to head the US Trade Representative office, his transition team said on Tuesday in a further sign the incoming administration will take a tougher line on China.
"He has extensive experience striking agreements that protect some of the most important sectors of our economy, and has repeatedly fought in the private sector to prevent bad deals from hurting Americans," Mr Trump said in an emailed statement. "He will do an amazing job helping turn around the failed trade policies which have robbed so many Americans of prosperity."
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