Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Frank Lavin has accepted a senior position at the global real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield, a Commerce Department aide said.
Lavin, a former US ambassador to Singapore, has helped lead US efforts to expand exports to China, India and other countries since joining the Commerce Department in 2005.
He also oversaw a controversial policy change that will make it easier for US companies to seek duties against subsidized imports from China.
Lavin announced his departure in a letter to Commerce Department employees. (Reuters)
