Robert Lighthizer, a firm supporter of tariffs, has been asked to return as U.S. Trade Representative in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing several people familiar with talks in the transition team.

Robert Lighthizer, who was the U.S. trade representative under Donald Trump's first administration, has been asked to fill the job once more, as the president-elect builds his new cabinet, according to a media report. The invitation was reportedly made ...

Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer listens during a panel at the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda Summit in Washington, U.S., July 26, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo (Reuters) - Robert Lighthizer,

Several people familiar with the discussions inside Trump’s transition team said Lighthizer had been asked to return to the top trade role even though he had lobbied for a different position, including commerce secretary.

Donald Trump wants Robert Lighthizer back to take charge of US trade. The man who led Trump’s trade war against China during his first term is being tapped to make a return as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

As US trade representative, Lighthizer also played a major role in the renegotiation of Nafta with Mexico and Canada.