Watan-Amid the escalating global economic crises, the name of Jewish American billionaire Howard Lutnick has emerged as one of the key architects behind the controversial economic decisions made by U.S. President Donald Trump—chief among them the sudden imposition of tariffs that shook global markets and sparked waves of concern in major stock exchanges.
Lutnick serves as the Secretary of Commerce in the Trump administration and is also known as the CEO and Chairman of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. He is widely believed to wield significant influence within the White House, where Trump consults him on economic policies. He regularly appears in the media to explain and justify the president’s decisions—something that has drawn criticism, even from within Trump’s own administration.
Media reports suggest that Lutnick doesn’t merely play the role of advisor, but actually drafts the policies himself and promotes them in the media as if they were official presidential decisions. This raises questions about who truly controls the levers of economic power in the United States.
“Howard Lutnick: The Hidden Hand in Trump’s Economic War”
What’s particularly striking is that these moves are taking place during a sensitive phase in global politics, as the U.S. administration uses tariffs as a tool of political and economic pressure—not only against China but also against allies like the European Union—undermining financial stability.
Observers believe Lutnick’s support for Trump goes beyond economics and extends into political financing. He is considered one of Trump’s major campaign donors, especially after surviving the events of September 11, which added a personal and emotional dimension to his relationship with the president.
In the end, Howard Lutnick appears as the most powerful figure behind the scenes in the Trump administration—leaving his hidden fingerprints on major decisions that impact markets, global trade, and the stability of the international economy—amid growing accusations of using financial influence to advance narrow political and commercial agendas.
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