Senate Confirms Wilbur Ross as Trump's Commerce Secretary
- Businessman to play key role in shaping Trump’s trade policies
- Ross says he’s pro-sensible trade that favors American workers
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Billionaire Wilbur Ross was confirmed as U.S. Commerce secretary by the Senate, clearing the way for one of President Donald Trump’s key trade officials to take office.
Ross’s nomination was approved in a 72-27 Senate vote on Monday evening in Washington. He’s slated to be officially sworn in on Tuesday at the White House.