A supporter of trump: 79-year-old billionaire became the U.S. Secretary of Commerce
The U.S. Senate voted for the appointment of billionaire Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
About it writes Reuters.
The candidature of 79-year-old investor was supported by 72 senators and opposed by 27 legislators. The “for” vote of 19 representatives of the Democratic party. Ross specializiruetsya by reselling bankrupt companies. He was CEO of W. L. Ross & Co., which consolidate the steel assets and in 2002 created the company International Steell Group.
The condition of Ross is estimated at $ 2.9 billion.
A businessman known as a supporter of the economic program of U.S. President Donald trump.
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