Robert Lighthizer

Robert Lighthizer

politician United States

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
40,090
Power
1,586$
Sentiment
5.12
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 Canada: Mr. Greer, onetime chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer during Mr. Trump’s first term as president. 5

The Globe and Mail: Carney rejects idea Trump wants to exit USMCA

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 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 Hong Kong: Robert Lighthizer stated that President Trump could impose a 100% tariff on China depending on their actions regarding rare earth export controls. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 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 Hong Kong: Robert Lighthizer stated that the US had not received any notification from China regarding the control of rare earth exports. 6

明報 (Ming Pao): 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

Canada 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. 5

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa manages expectations on tariff talks as Carney returns to Washington