Wilbur Ross

Wilbur Ross

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Wilbur Ross is an American businessman and politician who served as the Secretary of Commerce under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. Known for his expertise in private equity and distressed assets, Ross played a significant role in shaping trade policy during his tenure. He was a key advocate for increasing tariffs on imports to protect American industries, often citing the need for reciprocity in trade agreements. Ross's approach was characterized by a focus on reducing the trade deficit and addressing perceived unfair trade practices from countries like China and India. His tenure was marked by significant controversies and challenges, particularly regarding international trade relations.

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Wilbur Ross suggested that Trump's court defeat made an attack on Iran more likely.

Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-28
5.0

Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Micron's new factory.

經濟 - 20260118 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2026-01-18
7.0

Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, stated the goal is to transfer 40% of Taiwan's entire semiconductor supply chain capacity to the U.S. during President Trump's term.

美徵台灣關稅降至15% 台半導體業向美投資5000億美元 (10:32) - 20260116 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2026-01-16
7.0
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Donald Trump

Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, stated the goal is to transfer 40% of Taiwan's entire semiconductor supply chain capacity to the U.S. during President Trump's term.

美徵台灣關稅降至15% 台半導體業向美投資5000億美元 (10:32) - 20260116 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2026-01-16
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Wilbur Ross, a former Secretary of Commerce, commented on Trump's economic strategy and its implications.

Chiến lược gây sức ép của ông Trump nhằm kéo giảm vật giá
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-01-15
5.0

Wilbur Ross was the U.S. commerce secretary who hinted that Washington was eager to replicate the USMCA poison pill in future free trade deals.

U.S. use of poison pills in Asian trade deals signals trouble for Canada in USMCA renegotiations
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-15
6.0

Wilbur Ross was Donald Trump's former commerce secretary and merged his shipping fleet with that of Evangelos Marinakis.

Who is Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest boss?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-14
5.0

Wilbur Ross, former Secretary of Commerce, emphasized the importance of removing foreign trade barriers to American commerce.

O Japão quer carros americanos? Iniciativa de Trump de abrir mercados estrangeiros enfrenta teste
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-09-07
6.0

Ross, who served as Secretary of Commerce under Trump, commented that protecting Bolsonaro is unrelated to reducing the trade deficit.

Trump desafia limite legal de seus poderes tarifários ao impor 50% de taxa ao Brasil
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-07-12
5.0

Wilbur Ross served as Secretary of Commerce in the first Trump administration and remains active in business.

Wilbur Ross: «Donald ora fa sul serio. L’Europa firmi o soffrirà più degli Stati Uniti. L’ostacolo? Il sì dei 27»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-09
7.0

Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, discussed the implementation of the new tax rates.

日韓名列特朗普首批「關稅信」 稅率「只有25%」 (00:30) - 20250708 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-07-07
5.0

Wilbur Ross is the U.S. Secretary of Commerce who discussed the agreement between the U.S. and China regarding tariffs.

美商務部長盧特尼克:中美已簽署關稅諒解 中國交付稀土美國就取消反制 (11:19) - 20250627 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-06-27
7.0

Wilbur Ross is the US Secretary of Commerce attending the trade talks.

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
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-06-07
6.0

Mr. Trump‘s rationale appears to be informed by a 450-page report he ordered late in his first term from then-commerce secretary Wilbur Ross.

Trump wants the U.S. to dominate uranium production. What does that mean for Canada’s miners?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-26
5.0

Ross is referred to as the Secretary of Commerce who has indicated that the 10% baseline tariff will be maintained.

特朗普:談判人力有限 兩至三周內再單方面向貿易伙伴制訂關稅 (22:48) - 20250516 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-05-16
5.0

Wilbur Ross described a clause in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement as a 'poison pill' clause.

華:美英協議不應損第三方利益 圖將中國擠出英供應鏈 學者:「毒丸」條款糟過關稅 - 20250515 - 中國 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-05-14
5.0

Wilbur Ross described a clause in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement as a 'poison pill' clause.

華:美英協議不應損第三方利益 圖將中國擠出英供應鏈 學者:「毒丸」條款糟過關稅 - 20250515 - 要聞 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-05-14
5.0

Wilbur Ross was the Secretary of Commerce under Trump who suggested giving China a graceful exit from the trade dispute.

EUA e China travam guerra comercial e discordam até se existe conversas sobre negociações
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-05-03
5.0

Wilbur Ross, former commerce secretary, expressed concern over Navarro's influence on Trump's tariff policies.

How Peter Navarro went from Democrat to inmate to Trump’s tariff guru
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-28
5.0

Wilbur Ross commented on Tim Cook's excellent relationship with the president and his realistic approach.

Jutarnji list - Moćnik nagovorio Trumpa da popusti u odluci koja je zatresla svijet: 'Poštuju ga jer nije cmizdravac i plačljivac'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-04-20
8.0

Wilbur Ross is a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce who commented on Tim Cook's respectful relationship with Trump.

Tim Cook giúp Apple thoát đòn thuế của Trump thế nào
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-04-19
6.0

Wilbur Ross commented that it is not surprising the current government listens to Tim Cook's proposals.

Tim Cook เจรจาช่วย Apple รอดกำแพงภาษีทรัมป์ชั่วคราว
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-04-18
7.0

Wilbur Ross was ordered by Trump to call Powell and order him to lower rates.

As tariffs darken the economic outlook, Trump sizes up Powell as a scapegoat
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-18
4.0