Trump nominates Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary to lead trade agenda

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as commerce secretary. Lutnick will oversee Trump's tariff and trade agenda and has been a key adviser during the transition. Lutnick, a supporter of tariffs, previously stated they are essential for protecting American workers. He has connections in the business community and has been involved in discussions about other cabinet positions. Lutnick has a history of bipartisan donations and appeared on Trump's reality show, "The Apprentice." His nomination follows calls from Trump allies to replace another candidate for treasury secretary with Lutnick.