101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, made headlines this week with major announcements on critical minerals partnerships. On Wednesday, Greer unveiled a first-of-its-kind United States-Mexico Action Plan on Critical Minerals, as stated by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This plan commits both nations to coordinated trade policies that address supply chain vulnerabilities, including identifying key minerals, exploring border-adjusted price floors for imports, and consulting on binding plurilateral agreements.

Greer emphasized the shared goal of countering global market distortions, especially ahead of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Joint Review. He thanked Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard for leadership in deepening this strategic partnership, according to the USTR press release.

In a related move, the United States, European Union, and Japan announced a critical minerals partnership on the same day, Canadian Affairs news reports. The trio aims to boost economic and national security through resilient supply chains for rare earth metals used in smartphones, electric cars, and fighter jets. This responds to China's export restrictions. Greer called it a new paradigm for preferential trade among market-oriented economies, including potential price floors and subsidies. It builds on prior United States-EU and United States-Japan frameworks, with plans for a memorandum of understanding on mining and recycling projects.

Greer also met with Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee in Washington on February 4, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs reports. They discussed progress on last year's EU-United States Joint Statement, Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency in July, and ongoing trade dialogues.

These steps highlight Greer's focus on securing critical minerals amid geopolitical tensions.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of significant trade negotiations and policy announcements over the past several days, signaling a major shift in America's approach to global commerce under the Trump administration.

In a striking assessment shared with Fox News, Greer declared that India has emerged as the primary beneficiary of a recently concluded Free Trade Agreement with the European Union. He emphasized that India stands to gain substantially through enhanced market access to European markets, expanded mobility provisions for Indian workers, and opportunities to leverage its competitive advantage in low-cost labor and growing manufacturing capabilities. Greer framed the deal within the context of President Trump's prioritization of domestic production, noting that the European Union, being heavily trade-dependent, is seeking alternative export markets since other countries can no longer rely on unimpeded access to the U.S. market. He suggested that India will thrive under these new circumstances, particularly given the EU's continued emphasis on globalization while the United States works to address what Greer characterized as problems created by global trade practices.

On the Western Hemisphere front, Greer signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala on January 30, marking another example of the Trump administration's focus on bilateral trade deals. The agreement specifically addresses trade barriers affecting American workers and producers while expanding markets for U.S. exports. Notably, the Guatemala deal includes a requirement for ten percent ethanol blends in gasoline and a commitment to purchase at least fifty million gallons of American-made ethanol annually, along with zero tariffs on U.S. agricultural products.

Meanwhile, Greer continues managing escalating trade tensions with South Korea. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo from Seoul is currently in Washington scheduled to meet with Greer to discuss tariffs and bilateral trade issues. This comes after South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan's recent visits to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ended without concrete results. The underlying issue centers on delayed ratification of a Korea-U.S. investment agreement and threats to raise tariffs on Korean automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals from fifteen percent to twenty-five percent.

Greer has also taken a firm stance on international trade rules, criticizing the World Trade Organization's recent ruling against the United States in a dispute brought by China regarding clean energy subsidies, stating that existing WTO rules are inadequate for addressing contemporary trade challenges.

These developments underscore Greer's role in implementing a more assertive American trade policy marked by reciprocal agreements, pressure on traditional allies, and skepticism toward multilateral trade institutions.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of several key developments in global trade over the past week. In a recent Fox News interview, Greer stated that India stands to gain the most from its newly signed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, gaining enhanced access to European markets, labor advantages, and potential mobility for Indian workers. DD News reports Greer highlighted Indias low-cost labor and growing manufacturing base as key factors, noting the European Union is seeking new outlets amid President Donald Trumps push for domestic production and tariffs on foreign goods. He added that the deal reflects the European Unions trade dependence, pushing it toward partners like India.

On January 30, Greer signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala, as announced by the United States Trade Representative office and reported by Reuters and IndexBox. The pact reduces trade barriers, boosts United States exports, and requires Guatemala to blend 10 percent ethanol into on-road gasoline, with a commitment to buy at least 50 million gallons of American-made ethanol annually. The Renewable Fuels Association praised Greer and the Trump administration for this win, noting it opens doors for United States ethanol producers in Central America and could create 100 million gallons in demand, valued at about 150 million dollars.

Greer also addressed tensions with South Korea, where top officials visited Washington to avert tariff hikes from 15 to 25 percent. The Korea Times and Korea JoongAng Daily report that Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and others sought meetings with Greer amid threats tied to delayed investments, though outcomes remain unclear as procedures for hikes advance.

Additionally, Greer criticized a World Trade Organization ruling against the United States in a dispute with China over clean energy subsidies, calling existing rules inadequate, according to The Daily Star.

These moves underscore Greers focus on reciprocal deals and protecting American interests.

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Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, met with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard on January 28 to advance bilateral trade talks. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative press release, they discussed progress on non-tariff barriers and agreed to launch formal discussions for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement joint review. Key topics included stronger rules of origin for industrial goods, collaboration on critical minerals, and aligning trade policies to protect workers from dumped manufactured goods.

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed the meeting in a social media post reported by Xinhua, stating both sides aim to complete the review as quickly as possible. They covered steel and aluminum tariffs, the automotive industry, and supply chain security. The review, due by July 1 under agreement rules, replaces the old North American Free Trade Agreement that began in 2020.

Senator John Cornyn urged Greer in a January 28 letter to raise Mexico's failure to meet 1944 Water Treaty obligations during the review. Cornyn's office noted Mexico must deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water yearly to the United States, but shortfalls have hurt South Texas farmers. Recent United States pressure, including tariffs announced by President Trump in December 2025, prompted Mexico to start repaying the deficit.

The National Grain and Feed Association praised Greer's leadership on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement progress on January 28. Radio Free Rural Network reported the formal review process starting, though timing remains unclear.

These developments highlight Greer's focus on fair trade and enforcement one year into the second Trump administration.

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, met with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard on January 28, 2026, to advance bilateral trade ties and prepare for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement joint review. The Office of the United States Trade Representative press release states both sides noted substantial progress in recent months and committed to intensive work on non-tariff barriers. They also agreed to launch formal discussions on structural reforms, including stronger rules of origin for key industrial goods, better collaboration on critical minerals, and aligned trade policies to protect workers and combat dumping of manufactured goods in the region.

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed this progress in a social media post, as reported by China Daily Asia, saying representatives aim to complete the review as quickly as possible. Topics included steel and aluminum tariffs, the automotive industry, supply chain security, and critical minerals. The review process timing remains unclear, according to RRFN reports, but the pact requires completion by July 1, 2026.

On the same day, Senator John Cornyn urged Ambassador Greer in a letter to raise Mexico's compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty during the review. Cornyn's office notes Mexico failed to deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water annually to South Texas over the past five-year cycle, harming agriculture producers. He requested mechanisms to enforce deliveries, building on prior efforts like emergency aid and tariff threats resolved in December 2025.

The National Grain and Feed Association applauded Greer and the office's leadership on January 28 for driving USMCA progress.

These developments highlight Greer's focus on fair trade under the second Trump administration.

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