Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, finalizes cabinet picks
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary, completing his cabinet selections. Rollins, a former White House aide, will succeed Tom Vilsack, who served under President Joe Biden. Trump's agriculture policies remain unclear, but his previous tariffs affected farmers, leading to retaliatory tariffs from countries like China. During his first term, he provided significant aid to farmers impacted by the trade war. Rollins' nomination requires Senate confirmation, which will be Republican-controlled when Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. Other cabinet-level positions, such as the US trade representative and head of the small business administration, are still unfilled.