President Trump faces a choice that will determine the fate of his trade vision aimed at renewing American manufacturing. Given his ambitious goals, he should rule out installing this or that Wall Street honcho at the US Treasury. The choice who will best reflect Trump's priorities is Robert Lighthizer, the brilliant, energetic lawyer who served as Trump's US trade representative during his first term (and as Ronald Reagan's deputy trade representative).
Sohrab Ahmari is a journalist and author whose work spans across various publications including RealClearMarkets, The American Conservative, First Things Magazine, and New Statesman. With a focus on political and cultural commentary, Ahmari's articles touch on topics such as international relations, media bias, cancel culture, and the intersection of identity politics and democracy.