**Episode Title: "Howard Lutnick: Shaking Up the Commerce Landscape"**

Join us on this episode of *The Secretary of Commerce Podcast* as host Mortimer delves into the high-stakes world of Howard Lutnick, the newly confirmed Secretary of Commerce. Known for his finance-heavy background as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and experience in Donald Trump’s transition team, Lutnick's appointment marks a significant departure from traditional government insider leadership. Discover how his Wall Street insights are influencing US trade, tariffs, and technology policy.

In today's episode, we explore the controversies and conversations ignited by Lutnick's bold moves. From his firm stance in the TikTok dispute to reshaping semiconductor policy by revoking $7.4 billion in CHIPS Act funding from Natcast, Lutnick is at the forefront of change. We unravel how these decisions, debated widely on social media platforms like X and Reddit, are transforming sectors like defense, where Pentagon investments in tech firms are sparking lively discussions on government intervention.

We also examine the global implications of potential new tariffs and restrictions on international tech sales, and how Lutnick's withdrawal of $210 million from US tech hubs is being scrutinized by the industry. Finally, we touch on the educational and geopolitical ripple effects of allowing 600,000 Chinese students to study in the US.

Tune in to hear Mortimer cover the latest headlines and social media buzz surrounding Howard Lutnick's transformative role in reshaping American commerce. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions from *The Secretary of Commerce Podcast*, a Quiet Please production. Visit quietplease.ai for more information.

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