Donald Trump has appointed investor Howard Lutnick, co-chair of his transition team, to head the U.S. Commerce Department. In his announcement, Donald Trump emphasized that Lutnick, CEO of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, would lead the administration's efforts on "tariff and trade issu

President-elect Donald Trump has named Howard Lutnick, co-chair of his transition team, as his pick for Secretary of Commerce. In a statement released Tuesday, Trump emphasized that Lutnick will play a critical role in shaping the administration’s trade policy, taking on a more assertive appro