Breaking news: Trump taps Howard Lutnick as Treasury secretary
The Wall Street executive has been leading Trump’s transition team.
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Nov. 19, 2024, 2:39 p.m. ET

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Trump Taps Wall St. Executive Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary

The chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald has been leading President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. He has called for tariffs to protect U.S. industries from foreign competition and lower corporate taxes.

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