From earlier in the confirmation hearing for commerce secretary, Ross said his first priority would be expanding exports.

He also said this: “I am not antitrade, I’m pro-trade. But I’m pro sensible trade.” It remains to be seen what “sensible” means, exactly, but Ross says America “should not put up with malicious… Read more

Fun fact: The Dept. of Commerce oversees National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). At Ross’s hearing, Sen. Nelson presses Ross on whether he acknowledges climate change research, but Ross just won’t do it. He says he respects scientific findings in general, but is waiting to see what an upcoming report… Read more

Ross’s remarks about trade interrupted briefly by protesters holding a banner and chanting, “Ross supports TPP. Ross offshores jobs.” They are quickly escorted out.

At the Commerce Secretary hearing, Ross addresses Nelson’s “extreme weather” concerns by talking about the need for self-sufficiency in the fishing industry and satellite technology. So far, no response to Nelson’s specific concerns of global warming.
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Ooh Sen. Nelson goes in hard on climate change deniers, saying some folks will “go to any lengths to deny” climate change, including “gagging climate scientists.” He urges Ross, a fellow Floridian, to push “vital scientific research to inform the public” on extreme weather events and “not allow intimidation and… Read more

Here we go with the confirmation hearing for Wilbur Ross, Commerce Secretary nominee. According to Sen. William Nelson (D-FL), this “has not been one of the most sought, or one of the most appreciated positions in Washington,” but that’s about to change — under PEOTUS Trump, the commerce secretary will have a… Read more