Steven Haines Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of Commerce

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced that Steven Haines was sworn in by Secretary Howard Lutnick on June 3, 2026 as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis. In this role, Assistant Secretary Haines will lead ITA’s Industry and Analysis (I&A) business unit dedicated to producing in-depth trade analysis, driving policy solutions with industry and analytical insights, and strengthening the global competitiveness of U.S. industry.

Steven Haines was nominated by President Donald J. Trump for the position, and the United States Senate voted to confirm him on May 18, 2026.  

“Steven has spent his career working at the intersection of trade, diplomacy, economic security, and national security,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt. “His leadership will help ensure that I&A continues to deliver results for American workers, businesses, and industries as we execute President Trump’s America First trade and investment agenda.” 

“I’m grateful to President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, and Under Secretary Kimmitt for their confidence in me to serve as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis,” said Assistant Secretary Haines. “I look forward to supporting American industry and supply chains by advancing policy solutions for fair and reciprocal trade.”

Assistant Secretary Haines brings nearly two decades of experience in advancing U.S. economic and national security priorities, including most recently as a senior advisor at the Department of Commerce.  His public policy and private sector roles have included positions in the Office of Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), the Department of State’s Office of China Coordination, the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense for China, the global oil and gas industry facilitating U.S. energy equipment exports, and as a management consultant at Ernst & Young where he addressed defense industrial base resilience to support domestic manufacturing and supply chains.

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About the International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the premier U.S. Government resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. Operating in more than 100 U.S. locations and 80 markets worldwide, ITA promotes trade and investment, assists U.S. businesses and workers to export and expand globally, and ensures fair trade and compliance by enforcing U.S. trade laws and agreements. For more information on ITA, visit www.trade.gov.