[Trump Withdraws Nomination of Landon Heid for Commerce Department Export Position on Wednesday] According to Golden Finance, U.S. President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the nomination of Landon Heid, who was originally planned to be appointed as Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Based on information from the U.S. Congress official website, Heid's nomination has been withdrawn. He was nominated earlier this February to oversee export control matters related to national security. Heid is currently serving on the White House National Security Council.