Wilbur Ross Loses Key Aide as Trade Disputes Escalate
- Wendy Teramoto, chief of staff, worked with Ross over 20 years
- Behind-the-scenes ambassador to key administration officials
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will lose his closest aide as U.S. trade disputes with China and other nations escalate.
Ross’s chief of staff, Wendy Teramoto, 44, described by officials as a key behind-the-scenes ambassador between the secretary and other high-level administration players, is stepping down this fall after working closely with Ross for more than 20 years, said four people familiar with her plans.