Trump Asks Robert Lighthizer to Run US Trade Policy, FT Says

Robert Lighthizer has been asked to be US Trade Representative under Donald Trump’s new administration, the FT says citing people familiar with the discussions.

• Lighthizer had been asked to return to the top trade role even though he had lobbied for a different position, including commerce secretary, FT says
• Trump will most likely offer commerce secretary post to Linda McMahon: FT

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