The US Senate has already confirmed the appointment of billionaire Wilbur Ross as US Commerce Secretary. Ross’s nomination for the position has been approved by the Senate, 72-27, at Washington. D.C. last Monday evening. Ross is set to be officially sworn in this coming Tuesday at the White House. During his term as Commerce Secretary, Ross is expected to do good on the administration’s promise to prioritize NAFTA and become level with China, a nation known for its highly-protectionist trading policies.
