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Trump nominates new US envoy to Philippines
US President Donald Trump has nominated Florida businessman Lee Lipton to be the new US Ambassador to the Philippines.
Lipton, currently the Interim Permanent Representative to the US Mission to the Organization of American States, will succeed MaryKay Carlson if confirmed by the US Senate.
His nomination was made public early Thursday, October 9 (October 8 in the US).
In his current role, Lipton leads interagency coordination to advance US foreign policy priorities in the Western Hemisphere and American efforts to counter malign influence, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), within the Inter-American System.
He previously engaged in business in New York, overseeing global brands such as Calvin Klein, St. John Knits, and Guess.
The Philippines is a key US ally in Asia, receiving bipartisan support from both the Biden and Trump administrations.
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez views Lipton's appointment positively, suggesting it reflects President Trump's personal regard for the Philippines.
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