Runs US trade and tariff policy and the sprawling Commerce Department, from chips to the census.
Howard Lutnick was appointed, not elected, and is worth $7.4B. This file tracks the money next to the markets this office controls.
What the money shows
Howard Lutnick is Secretary of Commerce at U.S. Department of Commerce, an office tied to Tariffs, Trade rules, and Chips. Howard Lutnick has a listed net worth of $7.4B, sourced to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. Howard Lutnick's appointment file lists President Trump, a 51 to 45 confirmation vote, and a 2025 sworn-in year. The disclosure lists 5 holdings, including Cantor Fitzgerald LP interests at $50M+.
The portfolio vs. the jurisdiction
What this office controls
Commerce shapes the rules for trade, tariffs, technology exports, and business data. It can help or hurt companies that sell overseas, buy foreign parts, or depend on government economic reports. The department also runs the census, which guides political maps and federal money.
Career
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO · BGC Group chairman · Newmark Group chairman · Trump transition co-chair