The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michael Froman as US trade representative to succeed Ron Kirk, who stepped down in March, dpa reported. Froman, currently a deputy national security adviser focusing on international economics, was confirmed by 93-4. President Barack Obama said he was pleased with the Senate\'s bipartisan action. \"Mike has been my closest advisor on a broad range of international economic issues and will continue to play a key role on my economic team,\" Obama said.