FT: Trump asked those aspiring to the position of finance minister for assurances that they will commit to the tariff plans | News in brief

Having won the US presidential election Donald Trump’s advisers have asked the people running for the position of Treasury secretary for assurances that they will commit to Trump’s tariff plans.

Tells about it Financial Times referring to their sources.

Trump has recently announced several appointments to his future administration, but has so far not announced any candidates for the position of Treasury Secretary.

The FT writes that Trump will probably appoint the CEO of the investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as finance minister Howard Lutnick or an American investor By Scott Bessent.

Source: Reuters

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