Trump Names Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative to Lead Tariff Agenda

Nov 27, 2024, 02:05 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative. Greer, a trade lawyer and former chief of staff to previous USTR Robert Lighthizer during Trump's first term, is expected to oversee the implementation of the president-elect's tariff policies, particularly towards countries like China, Mexico, and Canada. He played a key role in previous trade negotiations and is anticipated to focus on reining in the trade deficit, defending American manufacturing, agriculture, and services, and opening up export markets. The appointment signals a continuation of Trump's aggressive trade stance and his intent to pursue an ambitious trade agenda in his upcoming term.