ROBERT LIGHTHIZER: The U.S. Is Funding China's Army

U.S. trade policy has sold out American workers and industry, and transferred trillions overseas to build up China's economy and military might. It is now the largest army and navy in the world. Former U.S. Trade Representative Amb. Robert Lighthizer under President Donald Trump breaks down the dogma of "free trade" and makes the case for tariffs in this new clip.

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In the full episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down before a live audience with Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, 18th United States Trade Representative during the Trump Administration and former Deputy Trade Representative during the Reagan Administration, to discuss his new book "No Trade is Free," the economics of tariffs and trade deficits, his negotiations with China, and what can be done to make America secure and prosperous again.

Robert Lighthizer is originally from Ashtabula, Ohio, and serves as the Chair of the Center for American Trade at AFPI. Prior to joining AFPI, Lighthizer served as the 18th United States Trade Representative (USTR) under President Donald Trump. Alongside President Trump, Lighthizer engineered a historic trade agreement with China that put American workers, farmers, and manufacturers first. An experienced trade negotiator and litigator, Lighthizer has dedicated his life working for equitable trade enforcement for the U.S. and has an impressive record of fighting for American workers, farmers, manufacturers, and businesses. Prior to joining the Trump Administration, Lighthizer was a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (Skadden), where he practiced international trade law for over 30 years. Before joining Skadden, Lighthizer served as Deputy USTR for President Ronald Reagan. During his tenure, Lighthizer negotiated over two dozen bilateral international agreements, including agreements on steel, automobiles, and agricultural products. As Deputy USTR, he also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Lighthizer earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He has two children and in his free time enjoys playing golf.

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