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Commerce refires probationary employees as court order lifts

The Commerce Department and its National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have already amended the trial employees after the temporary court restraint order was lifted. The Trump administration first attempted to remove recently hired or promoted employees, which rose in large numbers earlier this year, but was stopped by a temporary court restraining order, and […]

Steele Slams Commerce Secretary as ‘Arrogant SOB’ for Controversial Social Security Comments!

Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele criticized Commerce’s Howard Lutnick following comments made by his mother-in-law, who claimed he would “call and complain” if his Social Security check had not arrived. During an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” Steele pointed out that billionaire businessman Lutnick is in a privileged position to assist his […]

Commerce secretary: No one but 'fraudsters' would complain about missed Social Security check

As Trump's allies increased rhetoric about the program's potential waste amid major restructuring efforts in the agency that oversees the program, Howard Lutnick of Commerce has issued warnings to “con artists” who receive Social Security benefits. Appeared on the “All-in” podcast Released on ThursdayLutnick said the government “doesn't have to take a penny from someone […]

Commerce secretary: Buy Tesla stock

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has a message to those considering fighting Elon Musk's attacks on Tesla dealers: Buy Tesla stocks. Lutonic It appeared On Wednesday in Fox News' “Jesse Watters Primetime,” he was asked about the recent attacks from several state protesters targeting Tesla dealers, showrooms, charging stations and vehicles. “I mean, this is just […]

Commerce secretary says Trump wants TikTok deal done under current deadline

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday said President Trump wanted to block deals on Tiktok's future ownership under the current deadline, and the president “doesn't want to ask for an extension.” “So it's in Donald Trump's hands. He's going to decide how he wants to play it,” Lutnick said in an interview with Fox Business […]

Trump tariffs ‘worth it’ — even if they trigger recession: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump's tariffs were “worthy.” The economist warns that the president's strict tariffs in Canada and Mexico, a 30-day suspension, 20% collection on China, and his sweeping aluminum and iron tariffs could reheat inflation. Trump's pre- and post-election approach to implementing tariffs, and the costly risks of retaliatory tariffs, wiped […]

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on recession risk and tariffs

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rejected the market, highlighting the risk of a recession even as it slides. And America's biggest trading partner said it could easily avoid Trump's two modest tariffs. When asked if he was worried about the US going into a recession on NBC's Meet the Press, Lutnick gave a clear answer. “It's […]

Tariff Exemptions Possible for Mexico, Canada, Says Commerce Secretary

President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce drastic changes to tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada on Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Luttonick said. The administration may exempt certain items from 25% tariffs from certain items, including vehicles that meet US Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) standards. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Lutnick said President […]