Trump Is Eyeing Greenland. His Commerce Nominee Has Financial Ties There.
Howard Lutnick, who has agreed to divest his financial interests if he is confirmed, is one of several allies of President Trump who have held or explored potential mining investments on the island.
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Democrats to Question Commerce Nominee’s Web of Financial Interests
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Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
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Senate Republicans cast a wary eye on Trump's nominee for labor secretary
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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce Nominee, Discloses Business Interests
Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump is back, and his eye is on Latin America
Donald Trump has appointed Sen. Marco Rubio as his next Secretary of State, and is seeking to reposition the U.S. in Latin America to prevent China's aggressive commercial advance, while also ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Heinrich objects to quick hearing for Trump energy nominee, saying Dems haven’t received financial disclosure
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Russia says it is keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland
The Kremlin reacts to the US president-elect's remarks saying the Arctic is in Russia's sphere of interest.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts
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Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
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