Correction: Trump taps Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

The Wall Street executive has been leading Trump's transition team.

View in browser Nov. 19, 2024, 3:10 p.m. ET An earlier email misstated the position that Howard Lutnick will be nominated to fill in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. The position is commerce secretary. Kenny Holston/The New York Times Trump Taps Wall St. Executive Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary The chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald has been leading President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. He has called for tariffs to protect U.S. industries from foreign competition and lower corporate taxes. Follow live updates Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018