According to Odaily Star Daily, Trump's first Secretary of the Treasury, Mnuchin, stated that he would not join Trump's new government but is willing to provide advice, including strengthening sanctions against Iran and Russia and controlling the growth of U.S. debt.
Mnuchin emphasized that the U.S. Treasury needs to work hard to strengthen trade policies. He did not disclose popular candidates for Secretary of the Treasury. Trump previously stated that former Secretary of State Pompeo would not join the cabinet, while the status of former Trade Representative Lighthizer remains unclear, according to foreign media.