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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,671 | $2,700,000 | 743$ |
| Austria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 3,451 | $450,000 | 172$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 535,716 | $2,900,000 | 1,126$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,774 | $400,000 | 164$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,182 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,519 | $60,000 | 35$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,455 | $370,000 | 318$ |
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,744 | $21,000,000 | 4,805$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 53,983 | $505,000 | 391$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 58,462 | $340,000 | 204$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,986,027,162 | 763,957 | $28,935,000 | 8,053$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Wilbur Ross is a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce who commented on Tim Cook's respectful relationship with Trump.
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Thailand:
Wilbur Ross commented that it is not surprising the current government listens to Tim Cook's proposals.
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United States:
Wilbur Ross was ordered by Trump to call Powell and order him to lower rates.
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Belarus:
Wilbur Ross stated that the situation is 'more serious' than he expected.
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Hong Kong:
Wilbur Ross is the U.S. Secretary of Commerce involved in the tariff discussions.
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Israel:
Wilbur Ross served as the Secretary of Commerce during Trump's first term and emphasized the importance of having true 'Trumpists' in the administration.
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India:
Wilbur Ross confirmed that there are disagreements among Trump's senior team regarding the tariff plan.
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New Zealand:
Wilbur Ross served as Commerce Secretary during Trump’s first term and commented on the tariff discussions.
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United Kingdom:
Wilbur Ross, who served as Trump's commerce secretary, commented on the potential impact of tariffs.
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Austria:
Wilbur Ross advises Europeans to remain calm and consider alternative measures to counter tariffs.
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