Wilbur Ross
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.
Born on Nov 28, 1937 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 3 | 7.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 32,054 | $370,000 | 1,581$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 94,595 | $340,000 | 330$ |
| Totals | 4 | 104,839,283 | 126,649 | $710,000 | 1,911$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Micron's new factory.
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Hong Kong:
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.
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Hong Kong:
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.
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Vietnam:
Wilbur Ross, a former Secretary of Commerce, commented on Trump's economic strategy and its implications.
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Canada:
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.
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Australia:
Wilbur Ross was Donald Trump's former commerce secretary and merged his shipping fleet with that of Evangelos Marinakis.
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Liechtenstein:
Wilbur Ross, former Secretary of Commerce, emphasized the importance of removing foreign trade barriers to American commerce.
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Liechtenstein:
Ross, who served as Secretary of Commerce under Trump, commented that protecting Bolsonaro is unrelated to reducing the trade deficit.
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Brazil:
Wilbur Ross is a former Secretary of Commerce who commented on Trump's use of tariffs.
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Italy:
Wilbur Ross served as Secretary of Commerce in the first Trump administration and remains active in business.
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