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2619d ago / 9:45 PM UTC

Robert Lighthizer

U.S. Trade Representative

Nominated

The Job: Develop, recommend, and negotiate U.S. trade policy

  • Former deputy U.S. trade representative under President Ronald Reagan
  • Long supporter on tariffs on foreign imports
  • Critic of free trade
  • Longtime critic of Chinese trade practices 
2619d ago / 9:03 PM UTC

Andrew Puzder

Secretary of Labor

Withdrew

The Job: Enforces regulations and laws relating to labor organizations and business-worker disputes

  • CEO of fast-food company that owns the Chains Carl's Jr. and Hardees
  • Criticized by Brietbart, Numbers USA, others for pro-immigrant views
  • Condemned by Democrats, progressive and labor groups as anti-workers rights