Robert Lighthizer
Lighthizer Calls for ‘Strategic Decoupling’ From China
The former United States Trade Representative says Washington’s China policy needs to change and that “an incremental shift is not enough.” Robert Lighthizer made the comments in a guest essay to the New York Times. In the article, he shared his take on why he believes a shift in how the U.S. deals with the […]
US Slaps French Goods With 25 Percent Duties in Digital Tax Row, but Delays Effective Date
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration on Friday announced additional duties of 25 percent on French cosmetics, handbags, and other imports valued at $1.3 billion in response to France’s digital services tax, but would hold off on implementing the move for up to 180 days. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said delaying the start of the tariffs would […]
Trump’s Trade Team Faces Its First Critical Challenge in Beijing
WASHINGTON—Speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ahead of his participation in the trade delegation to China, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said resolving the trade dispute with the Chinese communist regime would be a very challenging task. “I am always hoping, but not always hopeful. So it is a big, big challenge,” he said […]