Bob Lighthizer
Bob Lighthizer is an American attorney and government official who served as the United States Trade Representative under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. Known for his expertise in trade policy, Lighthizer played a key role in reshaping U.S. trade relations, particularly with China, through the implementation of tariffs and negotiations that aimed to address trade imbalances. He is recognized for advocating a more aggressive trade stance to protect American industries and workers while fostering a renegotiation of trade agreements such as NAFTA, which was replaced by the USMCA. Lighthizer's tenure was marked by a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, emphasizing the need for reciprocity and fair treatment in international trade.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 153,313 | $21,000,000 | 9,727$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 153,313 | $21,000,000 | 9,727$ |
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United States:
The president, U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer, and the rest of the team secured numerous concessions from our northern and southern neighbors.
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Liechtenstein:
Bob Lighthizer was the USTR during Trump's first term and is credited with much of the current tariff strategy.
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Mexico:
Bob Lighthizer is the former U.S. Trade Representative who imposed a rule regarding tariffs.
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Australia:
Bob Lighthizer's analysis dovetails with much of the analysis articulated by Miran's paper.
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Ireland:
Jamieson Greer previously worked for Trump’s first-term trade chief Bob Lighthizer.
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