Article snippet: President Donald Trump's chief economic adviser, Gary Cohn, has resigned after losing a high-profile battle over tariffs the president wants to impose on steel and aluminum imports. “Gary has been my chief economic advisor and did a superb job in driving our agenda, helping to deliver historic tax cuts and reforms and unleashing the American economy once again, President Trump said in a statement. "He is a rare talent, and I thank him for his dedicated service to the American people.” And in tweet a few hours later, Trump wrote, "Will be making a decision soon on the appointment of new Chief Economic Advisor. Many people wanting the job - will choose wisely!" In his own statement, Cohn said: “It has been an honor to serve my country and enact pro-growth economic policies to benefit the American people, in particular the passage of historic tax reform. I am grateful to the President for giving me this opportunity and wish him and the Administration great success in the future.” Vice President Mike Pence tweeted of Cohn's resignation on Tuesday night, "Gary Cohn did a great job as @POTUS’s Director of the National Economic Council - helping pass the largest tax reforms in U.S. history, cutting job-killing regs & spurring our economy. Thank you Gary for your tireless work on behalf of the American people." Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., also took to Twitter, writing, "Gary Cohn has been a seasoned, steady voice on trade policy at the White House... Link to the full article to read more