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Democrats are looking to exploit the Commerce secretary nominee’s vast wealth and financial entanglements at his confirmation hearing Wednesday.

President Trump’s cabinet picks have assets worth at least $1.5 billion. Here’s how each cabinet member made their wealth.

Mexico's president on Wednesday said her nation is in dialogue with the White House and was confident that the 25% tariff isn't imminent.

The U.S. is threatening a two-stage tariff plan in which Canada and Mexico could get hit with initial trade penalties within days, then face broader penalties this spring.In summary, it's: maybe tariffs now,

Financier Howard Lutnick told senators the department would meet its oil and gas priorities and that fisheries policies "must put Americans first."

Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick says U.S. tariffs against Canada could come in two steps, with the first blow coming as early as Saturday.

Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for U.S. commerce secretary, said tariffs will 'create reciprocity, fairness and respect' for the U.S. and will not be inflationary for Americans.

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce Department head, told senators Wednesday he'll crack down on those who treat the U.S. “horribly.”

Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Kash Patel, Howard Lutnick, David Sacks, Michael Whatley and others leave the Capitol.