Leads the Department of Commerce, focused on promoting American business, job creation, and economic growth.
- Trade Enforcement: Implementing strict measures to prevent tariff evasion and protect domestic industries.
- Tech Leadership: Supporting initiatives for American dominance in critical technologies like semiconductors and AI.
- Export Controls: Strengthening export controls on sensitive technologies to protect national security.
- Pasta Tariffs Retreat (September 2026): Pressed for a retreat on pasta tariffs to prevent the Commerce Department from fueling one of the president's biggest political vulnerabilities over grocery affordability. Source: Politico, 2026-09-02
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Data verified as of June 2026.