**Podcast Episode Description:**

🎧 Dive into the dynamic world of U.S. commerce and politics in this riveting episode of The Secretary of Commerce podcast with your host, Mortimer. Get the inside scoop on Howard Lutnick, the current Secretary of Commerce, whose fearless approach and bold policies are turning heads and stirring debates across the nation.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
- **Meet Howard Lutnick**: Learn about his journey from the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald to his role as Secretary of Commerce, nominated by President Donald Trump in February 2025.
- **Trade Turbulence**: Discover Lutnick's controversial stance on tariffs and how his "America First" strategy is making waves on social media and stirring discussions in economic circles.
- **Visa Fee Uproar**: Unpack the H-1B visa program fee controversy that sent shockwaves through the tech and business communities, and see how social media reacted.
- **International Negotiations**: Follow Lutnick's pivotal role in trade negotiations with global powers like China, Canada, and the EU, and understand the implications for U.S. trade policy.
- **Ethics and Controversies**: Explore Lutnick's headline-making statements and decisions, from Tesla stock tips on Fox News to suggestions for stopping Social Security payments, sparking widespread debate.
- **Internal Shifts**: Get insight into how Lutnick's management style is reshaping the Commerce Department, including challenges faced by NOAA and pushbacks on Capitol Hill.

Whether you're an avid supporter or a critical observer of Lutnick's policies, this episode offers a comprehensive look at a figure transforming the landscape of Washington. Howard Lutnick is a name you won't soon forget as his policies continue to make headlines and ignite discussion.

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**Keywords**: Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce, U.S. trade policy, tariffs, H-1B visa, international negotiations, NOAA, Commerce Department, Donald Trump, economic agenda, America First.

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