Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, finalizes Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary, completing his Cabinet selections. Rollins, a former White House aide and current head of the America First Policy Institute, will succeed Tom Vilsack. Rollins has a background in agricultural development and has been a long-time Trump associate. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation, which is expected to proceed smoothly with a Republican majority. The USDA, which Rollins will oversee, manages policies related to farming, food safety, and nutrition programs. Trump’s agriculture policies may include tariffs, which previously led to retaliatory measures affecting U.S. farmers.