Lighthizer on why he supports tariffs
Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump’s former trade chief, argues they’re necessary.
Robert Lighthizer
Tariffs may help balance trade with China, former Trump trade chief says
Former Trump trade negotiator Robert Lighthizer says tariffs may help reset trade relationship with China.
Trump's former trade chief says China is a threat, tariffs are necessary
Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump's former trade chief, argues they're necessary.
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A week before the holiday break, Congress is pushing ahead with Trump impeachment and attempting to fund the federal government.
U.S. trade chief hails "most momentous day in trade history"
"It was extremely momentous and indicative of where we're going, what this president has accomplished," Lighthizer told "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Robert Lighthizer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer that aired Sunday, December 8, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on December 15, 2019
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sit down with Senators Lindsey Graham and Dick Durbin. We talk trade with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and the break down the latest 2020 Battleground Tracker poll with Anthony Salvanto.
This week on "Face the Nation," December 15, 2019
Senators Lindsey Graham and Dick Durbin join us this Sunday on "Face the Nation"
Pelosi says White House is moving too fast on Mexico trade deal
The White House appears to have sent Pelosi a draft statement of administrative action on the new trade deal
Pelosi to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer
The two are meeting to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, which has not yet been ratified by Congress
Trump officials meet with Chinese Vice Premier to talk trade agreement
The outcome of the talks could help decide if Trump goes ahead with imposing a tariff hike on Chinese imports
March 1 a "hard deadline" for trade deal with China, U.S. trade rep says
"When I talked to the president of the United States, he's not talking about going beyond March," Amb. Robert Lighthizer said
Transcript: Amb. Robert Lighthizer on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Amb. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. trade representative, that aired Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
U.S. calls China's tariffs on American autos "egregious"
A top U.S. trade official is taking aim at Beijing for imposing 40 percent tariffs on U.S. auto imports
Sens. Pat Roberts, Ben Sasse say Trump looking to re-enter TPP
Lawmakers say Trump has instructed National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow and U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer to re-enter TPP
U.S. trade rep: "We are losing to China"
Robert Lighthizer says tariffs are one answer to Beijing's "assault" on U.S. technology companies
4 things to watch for in Trump's tariff plan
The controversial trade measures may include exemptions for trading partners; immediate WTO appeals are expected
NAFTA talks: 6 rounds and just getting to core issues
Still, U.S. Trade Rep. Lighthizer says "some real headway was made here," but much remains clearly unresolved
Mexican Ambassador: "50-50" odds NAFTA will be terminated
Amb. Gerónimo Gutiérrez, in an interview with CBS News, reaffirms Mexico won’t pay for border wall, proposes toll
Senate confirms Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative
Some of Lighthizer's strongest support came from Democratic lawmakers
Trump picks his U.S. trade rep
Choice was long-expected; Lighthizer was deputy trade rep under Reagan and helped craft deals in mold Trump has said he favors
Trump expected to pick Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative
Robert Lighthizer is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. trade representative, CBS News’ Major Garrett reports
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