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Australian-born Andrew Liveris, the Chief Executive of Dow Chemical Company said he was “tingling with pride” to accept the job as chief of the American Manufacturing Council, a private sector group which directly advises the US secretary of commerce and communicates with leaders of the manufacturing sector.
As he accepted Trump’s job offer, Mr Liveris said: “President-elect Trump, I can’t tell you, I tingle with pride listening to you, but to honour me to help you chair American Manufacturing Council to put in place the investments that you talk about.
“You’re paving the way with your administration, with your policies, to make it easier to do business in this country – not a red-tape country but a red-carpet country for American businesses.”
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Trump shakes hands with Liveris during the Michigan “Thank You” rally
Within the next week, Mr Liveris will be appointing “leading business individuals” to make up the rest of the council.
Shortly after Trump and his Vice President-elect Mike Pence announced a deal with manufacturer, Carrier, to keep over 1000 factory jobs in the US.
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Sarah Palin, an avid supporter of Donald Trump, is also in line for a top job
Linda McMahon, former WWE chief, is in the running for a top job
A top Chinese newspaper published a piece which said: “It will be almost impossible for the US to restore its glory as a major manufacturing powerhouse under his presidency.”
Trump has secured ten positions in his administration so far, two of whom are women. Reports suggest Sarah Palin and Linda McMahon, former executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, are in the running.
