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Navigating Global Trade: Lutnick's Insights on China, Technology, and Tariffs

Navigating Global Trade: Lutnick's Insights on China, Technology, and Tariffs

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**Podcast Episode Title:** Navigating the Commerce Seas: Howard Lutnick’s Bold Moves and Controversies

**Podcast Episode Description:**

Join Mortimer in this riveting episode of the Secretary of Commerce podcast as we delve into the influential journey of Howard Lutnick, the man at the helm of America's economic engine. Appointed by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate on February 18th, Lutnick has transformed the Department of Commerce into a strategic force with over 50,000 employees, including NOAA, since taking charge.

Dive deep into Lutnick's impactful role in shaping U.S.-China relations and his ambitious moves to adjust Chinese investments similar to prior deals with Japan, as highlighted by Semafor. Discover how he's addressing critical issues like chip export rules and navigating delicacies with Taiwan amidst Trump's international strategies.

While Lutnick makes headlines with his attempts to draft an Executive Order on royalties from Bayh-Dole Act creations, which IPWatchdog criticizes for potential economic setbacks, his stance on technological barriers, like banning imports of DJI and new foreign drones, signals a strong security posture as reported by Reuters.

Explore the dynamic trade landscape under Lutnick's leadership, from postponed tariffs on China’s chips to cuts on Italian pasta duties. Follow how Lutnick's influence weaves through AI policy debates and federal-state law conflicts, as discussed on TechPolicy.press. Experts and social media swirl with speculation about his next moves in fisheries policy and NOAA oversight, crucial for the seafood industry.

Will Lutnick secure Trump's trade victories or face political headwinds? Tune in to uncover the strategic decisions shaping 2026, and subscribe for more insights from the world of commerce.

This episode is a Quiet Please production. For more information, visit quietplease.ai.

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