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.
Born on Oct 04, 1947 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,736 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,035,238 | 40,090 | $1,705,100 | 1,586$ |
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Recent Mentions
Canada:
Mr. Greer, onetime chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer during Mr. Trump’s first term as president.
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Ireland:
Robert Lighthizer is an influential figure who steered Trump’s aggressive trade policy during his first term.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer is mentioned as one of the senior officials opposing the chip export discussions.
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Canada:
Robert Lighthizer, a former trade negotiator, discussed Ronald Reagan's use of tariffs in comparison to Trump's policies.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer stated that they are discussing the final details of the agreement.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer stated that the US had not received any notification from China regarding the control of rare earth exports.
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Canada:
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.
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Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer is the US Trade Representative involved in the discussions.
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