Lighthizer Unlikely to Join Trump 2.0 Amid Trade Policy Shifts

Robert Lighthizer, former U.S. trade chief and architect of Trump's first-term trade policies, is unlikely to join Trump's potential second-term administration, having been passed over for key Cabinet positions like Treasury or Commerce Secretary. This decision signals a shift towards more Wall Street-friendly figures in Trump's economic team, potentially altering the administration's approach to tariffs and trade policy. Lighthizer's exclusion is seen as a setback for protectionists and raises questions about the future direction of Trump's trade agenda.