Robert Lighthizer

Robert Lighthizer is an American lawyer and politician best known for serving as the United States Trade Representative from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. In this role, he was responsible for negotiating and enforcing trade agreements, addressing trade imbalances, and protecting American industries from foreign competition. Lighthizer played a crucial role in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), resulting in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). He is recognized for his strong stance on trade protectionism and his focus on American worker interests.