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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 10,685 | $370,000 | 527$ |
| Totals | 1 | 7,500,700 | 10,685 | $370,000 | 527$ |
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Recent Mentions
Hong Kong:
Robert Lighthizer indicated that the U.S. is considering a new round of trade negotiations with China.
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Canada:
Robert Lighthizer was the U.S. trade representative who described Article 34.7 as a 'paradigm-changing' mechanism.
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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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