Tag: Commerce

Ross was a key economic adviser during Trump's campaign who strongly influenced his views on trade. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Finance and Economy

Senate confirms Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary

Susan Crabtree · February 28, 2017 12:19 am

The Senate voted 66-31 to end debate on the nominee, setting up a vote on his confirmation on Feb. 27. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate sets up final vote on Wilbur Ross confirmation

Pete Kasperowicz · February 17, 2017 6:53 pm

People with different political and cultural beliefs can cooperate and provide mutual benefit. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)

Beltway Confidential

At Trump’s inauguration, where politics can divide, commerce brings us together

Eric Peterson · January 24, 2017 12:00 am

Wilbur Ross: Work in ‘unfair trade’ equipped me for Commerce

Wilbur Ross: Work in ‘unfair trade’ equipped me for Commerce

Anna Giaritelli · January 18, 2017 12:00 pm

The Senate Commerce Committee announced it has postponed another confirmation hearing. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Confirmation hearing for Commerce nominee Wilbur Ross delayed

Anna Giaritelli · January 10, 2017 11:23 pm

Out-of-Favor Business Targeted by the Justice Department

Kevin Cochrane · December 22, 2016 10:00 am

The Treasury Department plays an enormous regulatory role in overseeing how financial firms protect themselves against hacks.

Trump Cabinet picks are weak on cyber knowledge

Charlie Mitchell · December 5, 2016 5:01 am

During the primary, the Ricketts family bet big and lost against Donald Trump, to the tune of $5.5 million spent against him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Beltway Confidential

Cubs co-owner, whose family spent $5.5 million to defeat Trump, tapped for Commerce spot

Philip Wegmann · November 30, 2016 4:29 pm

Priebus: Trump not betraying voters with Cabinet picks

Priebus: Trump not betraying voters with Cabinet picks

Kyle Feldscher · November 30, 2016 3:35 pm

Steven Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross confirmed their nominations as President-elect Trump's treasury secretary and commerce secretary respectively on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Mnuchin, Ross confirm nominations to Trump’s Cabinet

Kyle Feldscher · November 30, 2016 12:41 pm

An announcement from Trump's transition team is expected on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Report: Wilbur Ross has accepted commerce secretary position

Anna Giaritelli · November 29, 2016 11:10 pm

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it would be willing to work with Trump to "negotiate new trade deals that would be good for the country." (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Chamber of Commerce ‘prepared to work with’ Trump on trade

Gabby Morrongiello · November 21, 2016 8:14 pm