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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business

Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not always friendly to their interests.

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As head of the Commerce Department and the man that President Trump has selected to lead his trade policy, Howard Lutnick has found himself in a position of incredible influence over global business.
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Feeling Political Heat From Trump, Colleges Pump Up Their Lobbying

An analysis by The New York Times found that schools targeted by the Trump administration have sharply increased spending on lobbying and became far more reliant on lobbyists with Republican ties.

© Alisha Jucevic for The New York Times

The University of California system spent over $900,000 on lobbying in the first quarter of 2025, according to the analysis. The Trump administration targeted two of its schools for investigation.
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