Kevin Hassett has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the National Economic Council. This position is responsible for overseeing the administration's tax, trade, and spending policies.

Hassett has been a prominent figure in conservative economic circles for the past twenty years and has previously served as a senior adviser to Trump. He also chaired the Council of Economic Advisers during the first administration.

Hassett is known for his strong support of Republican tax policies and is in favor of the administration's tariff proposals. His appointment indicates that the economic strategies of Trump's earlier term, which focused on tax reform and trade initiatives, will continue.