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Senate confirms Robert Lighthizer as US trade rep

By Sean Higgins
Published May 11, 2017 10:38pm ET
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Senate confirms Robert Lighthizer as US trade rep
The 82-14 vote gives President Trump a trade skeptic as the nation's chief negotiator on trade deals. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

The Senate voted 82-14 Thursday evening to confirm Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative. The vote gives Trump a trade skeptic as the nation’s chief negotiator with other countries.

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