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Trump Considers Top Trade Lawyer for Key China Role at Commerce Department

Reuters

President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing Washington trade lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to lead the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, a crucial position that will shape the country's trade policy with China. As a seasoned trade expert, Kessler's appointment could have significant implications for US-China trade relations. The Bureau of Industry and Security plays a key role in regulating exports and ensuring national security, making Kessler's potential appointment a closely watched move. With Trump's administration focusing on trade and commerce, this appointment could be a key indicator of the president's trade policy priorities, including international trade law and trade agreements.