Trump is searching for a new director for the White House
National Economic Council after Gary Cohn, a former Goldman
Sachs president, said he would resign. Cohn's decision came
after Trump decided to put tariffs on steel and aluminum
imports.
Peter Navarro, a trade adviser to Trump who promoted the
tariffs, has also been touted as a candidate for the top
economic job, though he has said he is not in the running.
Conservative commentator Larry Kudlow has also been cited as a
contender.
Liddell's background running major companies and his
behind-the-scenes efficiency at the White House has made him an
attractive candidate, the official said.
Liddell, 59, has earned respect at the White House for his work
on projects like information technology modernization and
electronic health records, which have required intensive
coordination with government agencies, the official said.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton in Washington and Scott DiSavino
in New York; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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