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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Beiyi SEOW

Trump Names Trade Envoy, Top Economic Advisor To Fill Policy Team

US President-elect Donald Trump picked Kevin Hassett as his top economic advisor, bringing his former Council of Economic Advisers chair back on his team (Credit: AFP)

Donald Trump on Tuesday named Jamieson Greer his trade representative, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores.

Trump also picked Kevin Hassett as his top economic advisor, bringing the member of his first administration to head the White House National Economic Council. Hassett is set to help advance Trump's plans too, ranging from tax cuts to widening energy production.

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