<h1>Senate Confirms Ex-Air Force Lawyer as Top Trade Negotiator; Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Imports Set for March 4.</h1> The Senate has confirmed a former Air Force lawyer as the top trade negotiator under President Donald Trump, with a vote of 56-43. This individual, who previously served as chief of staff to Trump's first-term trade representative, will collaborate with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to advance Trump's trade policies. These include imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting March 4, and removing exemptions on steel and aluminum tariffs. Economists warn these measures could increase prices and provoke international retaliation. While Republicans support the nominee, many Democrats oppose due to Trump's aggressive trade strategies.