Howard Lutnik
An individual praised for his role in negotiating the trade deal with Japan and named as a Secretary who will work to expand AI exports.
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Summary
Howard Lutnik was assigned the task of making America an "AI export powerhouse" by promoting the global adoption of U.S. technology. This role was part of Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring American dominance in the global AI race against China. The plan focused on three key pillars: building AI infrastructure, promoting U.S. AI technology abroad, and rejecting what Trump termed "Woke AI." Lutnik's responsibility fell under the second pillar, emphasizing the export of American innovation in artificial intelligence.
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Extracted Attributes
Chairman
BGC Group (since 2004)
Education
Haverford College (Economics, 1983)
Full Name
Howard William Lutnick
Net Worth
At least $1.5 billion
Nationality
American
Date of Birth
1961-07-14
Current Office
41st United States Secretary of Commerce
Place of Birth
Long Island, New York, U.S.
Political Party
Republican
Timeline
- Born Howard William Lutnick in Long Island, New York, U.S. (Source: web_search_results)
1961-07-14
- Graduated from Haverford College with a degree in economics and joined Cantor Fitzgerald as a bond broker. (Source: web_search_results)
1983
- Named President and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. (Source: web_search_results)
1991
- Became Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald. (Source: web_search_results)
1996
- Separated Cantor Fitzgerald's voice brokerage business to form BGC Partners and became its Chairman. (Source: web_search_results)
2004
- Assumed office as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce under President Donald Trump. (Source: web_search_results)
2025-02-21
- Assigned the task of making America an "AI export powerhouse" as part of Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, focusing on promoting global adoption of U.S. technology. (Source: related_documents)
2025
- Interviewed by CNBC as U.S. Commerce Secretary, discussing talks with China on TikTok and trade deals. (Source: web_search_results)
2025-07-24
- Hosted a signing ceremony for a major commercial agreement valued at approximately $32 billion between Korean Air, Boeing, and GE Aerospace as Secretary of Commerce. (Source: web_search_results)
2025
- Led global trade negotiations on behalf of President Donald Trump, including discussions on tariffs. (Source: web_search_results)
2025
Web Search Results
- Howard Lutnick - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard William Lutnick (born July 14, 1961) is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist and politician who has been the 41st and current United States Secretary of Commerce since 2025. He has been Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald since 1996. He is also the chairman of BGC Group since 2004. Lutnick survived the September 11 attacks when he was at the World Trade Center. Lutnick owns 60% of Cantor Fitzgerald, with a net worth of "at least $1.5 billion". [...] | Howard Lutnick | | | --- | --- | | Official portrait, 2025 | | | | | | 41st United States Secretary of Commerce | | | Incumbent | | | Assumed office February 19, 2025 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Deputy") | Paul Dabbar") (nominee) | | Preceded by | Gina Raimondo | | | | | Personal details | | | Born | Howard William Lutnick (1961-07-14) July 14, 1961 (age 64) Jericho, New York, U.S. | | Political party | Republican "Republican Party (United States)") | [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # Howard Lutnick
- Howard Lutnick - Wikipedia
Howard William Lutnick (born July 14, 1961) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and government official who has served as the 41st United States secretary of commerce since February 2025. [...] Howard William Lutnick was born on July 14, 1961, on Long Island, New York "New York (state)"). He was the second son of Solomon and Jane (née Lieberman) Lutnick. Solomon was a professor of history at Queens College, City University of New York, while Jane was a painter and sculptor who taught at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. Lutnick is of Jewish descent. He was raised in Jericho, New York, and attended Jericho High School. In February 1978, during Lutnick's junior year, Jane [...] | Howard Lutnick | | | --- | --- | | Official portrait, 2025 | | | | | | 41st United States Secretary of Commerce | | | Incumbent | | | Assumed office February 21, 2025 | | | President | Donald Trump | | Deputy | Jeremy Pelter (acting) | | Preceded by | Gina Raimondo | | | | | Personal details | | | Born | Howard William Lutnick (1961-07-14) July 14, 1961 (age 63) Long Island, New York "New York (state)"), U.S. | | Political party | Republican "Republican Party (United States)") |
- Howard Lutnick (2025- ) | Miller Center
## Main navigation ## Footer Help inform the discussion ## Main navigation # Howard Lutnick (2025- ) # Howard Lutnick (2025- ) ## Howard Lutnick (2025- ) Howard William Lutnick was born on July 14, 1961, in Long Island, New York, to Solomon and Jane Lutnick. His father was a history professor, and his mother was a sculpture and painter. The middle of three children, Lutnick was raised in Jericho, New York, in a Jewish household. [...] He graduated from Harverford in 1983 with a degree in economics. Though Lutnick initially considered following his father into academia, he was ultimately drawn to the fast-paced world of finance. After college, he joined Cantor Fitzgerald as a bond broker and quickly rose through the ranks. He was named president and CEO in 1991 and became chairman in 1996. [...] As chairman, Lutnick led Cantor Fitzgerald through a series of transformative moments that reshaped the firm. In 2004, he separated its voice brokerage business to form BGC Partners, which he expanded significantly in the years to follow. In 2008, Lutnick oversaw BGC’s merger with eSpeed. His leadership continued when BGC Partners acquired Newmark, a commercial real estate advisor, in 2011.
- Secretary Howard Lutnick | U.S. Department of Commerce
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hosted a signing ceremony for a major commercial agreement between Korean Air and American aviation leaders Boeing and GE Aerospace, valued at approximately $32 billion. The agreement covers Korean Air’s purchase of up to 50 widebody aircraft manufactured by Boeing using GE Aerospace engines. The event underscored the Trump administration’s... Export and investment promotion Secretary Howard Lutnick [...] Business Today: Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Gives Clarity On Trump Tariffs On India [Howard Lutnick] the key man leading the charge in global trade negotiations on behalf of President Donald Trump. Every single thing he has done and said since his appointment has made global headlines, and this is the first time that Lutnick will be speaking to an Indian audience live after assuming... Secretary Howard Lutnick [...] "As Secretary of Commerce, Howard will work tirelessly to protect our workers and our wealth and grow our economy into the strongest in the history of the world." President Trump Watch the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Secretary Howard Lutnick Howard Lutnick Sworn in as the 41st Secretary of Commerce --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blog
- Watch CNBC's full interview with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard ...
# Watch CNBC's full interview with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick CNBC Television 246 likes 22537 views 24 Jul 2025 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how the U.S. is approaching talks with China around TikTok, complaints from domestic auto lobbyists around the Japan trade deal, and more. 93 comments