Robert Lighthizer
Robert Lighthizer is an American attorney and politician who served as the United States Trade Representative from 2017 to 2021. He played a prominent role in renegotiating trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA or CUSMA). Lighthizer's tenure was marked by a focus on protecting American interests and addressing trade imbalances.
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Robert Lighthizer was the US Trade Representative who appointed Jamieson Greer as his chief of staff.
Trumps Mann für das nicht so Grobe
Switzerland· 2026-02-24
Lighthizer said Greer had impressed him as someone with 'brains and values', and hired him in 2012 to help the firm defend US Steel and other American companies in trade cases.
How Jamieson Greer Implements the President's Trade Vision
Australia· 2026-02-20
Robert Lighthizer indicated that the U.S. is considering a new round of trade negotiations with China.
何立峰達沃斯致辭：少數國家不應有特權 願做世界市場 「中國想買，對方不願意賣」 - 20260122 - 中國 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-01-22
Robert Lighthizer was the U.S. trade representative who described Article 34.7 as a 'paradigm-changing' mechanism.
The ticking clock of CUSMA negotiations with the Trump White House
Canada· 2025-12-20
Mr. Greer, onetime chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer during Mr. Trump’s first term as president.
Carney rejects idea Trump wants to exit USMCACanada· 2025-12-12
Robert Lighthizer is an influential figure who steered Trump’s aggressive trade policy during his first term.
the curious European past of Trump’s trade enforcer – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-27
Robert Lighthizer is mentioned as one of the senior officials opposing the chip export discussions.
WSJ：美幕僚高官齊反對習特會談晶片 憂出口晶片損國安 貝森特：或2年後Blackwell可售華 - 20251105 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-04
Robert Lighthizer, a former trade negotiator, discussed Ronald Reagan's use of tariffs in comparison to Trump's policies.
What you need to know about Ontario’s anti-tariff adCanada· 2025-10-27
Robert Lighthizer stated that they are discussing the final details of the agreement.
中美談大豆港口費 奠初步共識待批 特朗普：料周四晤習達「全面協議」 - 20251027 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-27
Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls.
美國貿易代表：是否加徵100%關稅取決中方 (08:39) - 20251015 - 國際 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-15
Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls.
美國貿易代表：是否加徵100%關稅取決中方 (08:39) - 20251015 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-15Robert Lighthizer stated that the US had not received any notification from China regarding the control of rare earth exports.
特朗普：習近平不希望中國陷衰退 美國想幫助而非傷害中國 (10:35) - 20251013 - 國際 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-13
Mr. Greer, onetime chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer during Mr. Trump’s first term as president, spoke to The Economic Club of New York.
Ottawa manages expectations on tariff talks as Carney returns to WashingtonCanada· 2025-10-06
Robert Lighthizer is the US Trade Representative involved in the discussions.
中美貿談結束 關稅休戰擬延90日 美代表稱待總統拍板 特朗普：結果會是好的 - 20250731 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-07-30
Lighthizer is mentioned in the context of Trump's trade policies and tariffs.
La passione per gli autocrati (a partire da Putin) e il ritratto più amato: alle origini di Trump, puntata 5
Italy· 2025-07-27
Robert Lighthizer is an influential economic adviser close to Trump who views China as an existential threat.
China haunts Bilderberg talks as usual suspects plot world domination | Bilderberg
United Kingdom· 2025-06-15
Robert Lighthizer was part of the US team negotiating with China in London.
中美磋商倫敦首會 白宮望撤稀土管制 稱對達協議感樂觀 華學者：須尊重各自關切 - 20250610 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-09
Robert Lighthizer is the US Trade Representative participating in the trade discussions.
特朗普：中美新一輪經貿會談下周一倫敦舉行 (10:35) - 20250607 - 國際 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-06-07
Robert Lighthizer is the US Trade Representative participating in the trade discussions.
特朗普：中美新一輪經貿會談下周一倫敦舉行 (10:35) - 20250607 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-06-07Reif was also a political appointee in the Trump administration, serving as a senior advisor under then-U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
A telling judicial rebuke of Trump’s tariffs – from another Trump appointee
United States· 2025-05-29
Robert Lighthizer is the U.S. Trade Representative who reported substantial progress in the U.S.-China trade talks.
中美貿談結束 美財長：有重大進展 美貿易代表稱達協議 「分歧未必如當初所想那麼大」 - 20250512 - 國際 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-05-11
Robert Lighthizer is the U.S. Trade Representative participating in the talks.
中美會談首日 官媒刊文稱重要一步 雙方早上晤兩小時 午餐後繼續 - 20250511 - 港聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-05-10
Robert Lighthizer was the U.S. trade representative during Trump's first term.
«Τσουνάμι» εξαγωγών: Χωρίς φρένα η βιομηχανική ορμή της Κίνας
Greece· 2025-04-20
Robert Lighthizer expressed concern that tariffs are being used as political tools rather than for productivity competition.
Donald Trump aplica terrorismo arancelario
Mexico· 2025-04-17
Robert Lighthizer previously led USTR and managed all aspects of trade policy under Trump.
Thách thức với Bộ trưởng Tài chính Mỹ trong 90 ngày đàm phán thuế
Vietnam· 2025-04-13
Robert Lighthizer was among the ministers who returned from China without advancements.
Guerra comercial, teoría y practica del caos
Argentina· 2025-04-12
Robert Lighthizer is mentioned as a keynote speaker at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference.
Letters to the editor, April 9: ‘Consider why Donald Trump felt he had to do something’Canada· 2025-04-09
Robert Lighthizer is appearing as a keynote speaker at a conference in Ottawa.
Politics Insider: U.S.-made vehicles about to get a lot more expensive for Canadian consumersCanada· 2025-04-09
Robert Lighthizer was the U.S. Trade Representative during Trump's first term.
Por qué se acerca un "tsunami" en las exportaciones chinas
Guatemala· 2025-04-08
Robert Lighthizer, a former U.S. Trade Representative, will be the keynote speaker at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference.
Advocate of Trump tariff playbook to speak at Canadian conservative think tank taking place during election campaignCanada· 2025-04-08
