Howard Lutnick remains the confirmed U.S. Secretary of Commerce, actively leading tariff negotiations, bilateral trade talks with partners including India and Vietnam, and congressional testimony on economic policy as recently as early October 2026. President Trump continues to include him in high-profile events and state visits, with no public statements or reports indicating plans for departure. Lutnick has complied with ethics requirements by divesting business holdings, and earlier controversies have not produced sustained calls for removal from within the administration. With roughly three weeks left before the October 31 resolution date, traders see no immediate catalyst for an exit, reflecting the consensus that the incumbent will complete the period in office.