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Howard Lutnick

Also known as: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick · Secretary Lutnick · Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick · Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

2026-05-302026-10-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The House panel’s investigation, which is separate from the Department of Justice probe into Epstein, has so far called several influential figures to appear, including former Democratic President Bill Clinton, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. …

    Billionaire Leon Black sues US congressional panel over Epstein subpoena
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … There were also reports by Canadian media that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was unhappy with the deal. …

    Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump’s deal
  5. Joy Online

    … There were also reports by Canadian media that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was unhappy with the deal. …

    Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump’s deal
  6. Joy Online

    … Trump said in the order that he had accepted recommendations by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to set minimum import prices as well as a 15% tariff on polysilicon and related imports. …

    Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … Others in attendance on Saturday night included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

    Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ Dinner
  9. Joy Online

    … But Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said in the past that he believes Canada should “come second” to the US. …

    Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade tensions escalate
  10. Joy Online

    … But Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said in the past that he believes Canada should “come second” to the US. …

    Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports
  11. Joy Online

    … Welcoming the plans, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said: “President Trump’s leadership is driving companies to invest in American manufacturing. …

    Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
  12. Joy Online

    … The Commerce Department said in a letter seen by the BBC that Anthropic has addressed the risks. “Anthropic has agreed to proactively detect and address security risks associated with the models,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick wrote in a letter to the tech company. …

    Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … The meeting is set to take place on Monday in Washington DC between executives at Anthropic and the US Department of Commerce, a government department led by Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to two people familiar with the matter. …

    Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension

Thursday 3 September

  1. Billionaire Leon Black sues House panel over Epstein investigation subpoena

    Leon Black, cofounder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, has sued a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, having skipped a scheduled deposition after refusing to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements in a June interview. A top Democrat called for Black to be held in contempt of Congress.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Canada suspends trade talks with US, retaliates on tariffs

    Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended negotiations with President Donald Trump and chosen retaliation over accepting a deal, saying the US "asked too much" and "offered too little". Carney's move makes him one of the first world leaders to walk away from the White House negotiating table, and the outcome will test Canadian appetite for economic pain as Ottawa seeks better US concessions.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Carney breaks trade talks with Trump, escalates Canada-US tensions

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations with President Donald Trump and announced retaliatory measures rather than accept a tentative deal, entering uncharted territory in the longstanding US-Canada trade relationship. Both sides blame last-minute changes for the breakdown, and Carney now faces a political test convincing Canadians that economic pain from ensuing duties and counter-tariffs is worth standing firm for better terms.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports from China

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a key material for semiconductors and solar panels, along with minimum import prices, taking effect in December. The move aims to protect US manufacturers from Chinese competition; China's embassy called it protectionist and said Beijing will respond.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods

    US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods in trade dispute

    US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, citing unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days, though energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. TSMC pledges $100bn more for Arizona chip expansion

    Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest another $100bn in Arizona to expand US production, raising its total US commitment to $265bn and creating tens of thousands of American jobs, according to the Commerce Department. The company also reported a 77% jump in second-quarter net profits to $22bn.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. US lifts export ban on Anthropic's advanced AI models

    The US Department of Commerce has lifted restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI tools, which were suspended in June over national security concerns. Anthropic agreed to detect security risks, collaborate on future model releases, and alert the government of malicious activity.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Anthropic meets White House over AI tool suspension concerns

    Anthropic executives are scheduled to meet with US Department of Commerce officials on Monday following the company's decision to block public access to its latest AI tool, Fable 5, after the US government prohibited foreign national access to the technology citing national security concerns.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein sought personal tie he never reciprocated

    Bill Gates testified to a House Oversight Committee that he never had a personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising, and said Epstein had used knowledge of his marital infidelities to pressure him. Gates stated he never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home, never witnessed Epstein engaged in criminal conduct, and never victimized anyone.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Former US attorney general defends Epstein files release in Congress

    Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending her handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating the Department of Justice produced nearly 3 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi, who was removed from her post in April, acknowledged the process was complicated but said the Department produced everything required by law, though the release has faced criticism over withheld documents and identifiable victims.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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