Economics
Trump Adviser, Europe Trade Fighter to Vie for OECD Top Job
- Organisation publishes list of candidates before interviews
- OECD plays key role in setting standards in the global economy
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Ten countries nominated candidates to take over the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the U.S. facing off against Sweden, Greece, Canada among others.
The U.S. proposed Christopher Liddell, a top aide to Donald Trump, to lead the Paris-based group following the retirement of Secretary General Angel Gurria next year. He’ll face competition from former European Union trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, nominated by Sweden.