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After months of delays and requiring a waiver allowing him to serve as the U.S. trade representative (USTR), Robert Lighthizer was finally confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 82-14.
The delays in this vote were for a multitude of reasons. First and foremost, a section of the Trade Act of 1974 excludes anyone who has &ldquo;directly represented, aided or advised a foreign entity ... in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute&rdquo; from serving as USTR. Lighthizer had represented Brazilian and Chinese entities in past trade disputes. Senate Democrats also delayed action on his confirmation by demanding concessions to address a shortfall in pension funding for miners. More recently, several Republican senators, including Sen. Jon McCain, questioned Lighthizer&rsquo;s position on agricultural trade and his stance on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Lighthizer was a deputy USTR during the Reagan administration and has been representing U.S. corporations for the last three decades in international trade remedy litigation as a partner at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP.

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Senate Confirms Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative