WASHINGTON DC – National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) President Jake Colvin today issued a statement following the confirmation by the Senate of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce:
“Congratulations to Secretary Lutnick on his confirmation. The Commerce Department plays an outsize role in promoting our economic and commercial interests and ensuring U.S. companies can succeed when doing business around the world. At the same time, the Commerce Department plays a key role in implementing national security policies including dual-use export controls, antiboycott, defense production, and supply chain security. We are excited to work together to strengthen America’s competitiveness.”
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The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is the premier business association advancing trade and tax policies that support access to the global marketplace. Founded in 1914, NFTC promotes an open, rules-based global economy on behalf of a diverse membership of U.S.-based businesses.
