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Trump nominates top trade rep

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President-elect Donald Trump today nominated attorney Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative.

Lighthizer served as deputy U.S. trade representative under President Ronald Reagan.

According to The Associated Press, Lighthizer would play a key role in Trump's trade agenda, specifically moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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