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 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 123,638 | $1,500,000 | 879$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,768 | $2,000,000 | 1,150$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,043 | $370,000 | 347$ |
| Totals | 4 | 279,050,190 | 165,476 | $3,876,900 | 2,381$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, discussed the implementation of the new tax rates.
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Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross is the U.S. Secretary of Commerce who discussed the agreement between the U.S. and China regarding tariffs.
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Peru:
Wilbur Ross is mentioned as the Secretary of Commerce involved in the TikTok legal matters.
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Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross is the US Secretary of Commerce attending the trade talks.
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Canada:
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.
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Hong Kong:
Ross is referred to as the Secretary of Commerce who has indicated that the 10% baseline tariff will be maintained.
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Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross described a clause in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement as a 'poison pill' clause.
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