101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of several major trade developments over the past few days as the Trump administration continues to reshape global commerce.

Earlier this month, Greer participated in what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the largest diplomatic meeting on critical minerals in history. The summit brought together representatives from 54 countries and the European Commission in Washington to address America's heavy dependence on China for raw materials essential to technology and defense. China currently controls nearly 90 percent of global rare earth processing capacity, according to the International Energy Agency. Vice President JD Vance outlined an ambitious new framework at this ministerial, proposing a preferential trade zone for critical minerals with enforceable price floors and adjustable tariffs to maintain pricing integrity. The administration launched FORGE, the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement, as a plurilateral coalition designed to diversify mineral supply chains away from Chinese control. Through this initiative, the United States signed 11 new bilateral critical minerals frameworks with countries including Argentina, Guinea, Morocco, Peru, and the Philippines.

In recent interviews, Greer reiterated his commitment to maintaining Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, telling CNBC that these tariffs have been very successful. He noted that the country is shipping more steel than ever, with new steel lines and aluminum smelters being announced. According to reporting from The New York Times, Greer has been described as the quiet architect of Trump's tariffs in his second term.

Greer is also deeply involved in ongoing USMCA renegotiations with Mexico and Canada. Together with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Greer met with Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard in Washington to begin discussions about tweaking the trade agreement. These talks will focus on tougher rules of origin, cooperation on critical minerals, and trimming non-tariff barriers. All three countries have expressed intent to renew and extend the agreement by July first.

The Trump administration's aggressive trade posture, shaped substantially by Greer's strategic approach, continues to generate significant international attention and legal challenges. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing whether several tariff measures imposed under emergency powers are lawful, which could force a major rethinking of current trade policy if the administration loses.

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Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, has been actively shaping American trade policy across multiple fronts in recent days. Just yesterday, the US and Taiwan signed a significant deal to lower tariffs, marking another milestone in Trump administration trade negotiations. Greer announced that this agreement would boost US exports to Taiwan and represents the administration's push for reciprocal trade arrangements with key partners.

On the same day, Greer also highlighted AGOA's reauthorization through December 31, 2026. The African Growth and Opportunity Act had expired in September 2025, leaving African exporters in uncertainty for months. Greer signaled a major shift in approach, stating that AGOA for the 21st century must demand more from trading partners and yield more market access for US businesses, farmers, and ranchers. This reframing positions the program as a reciprocal trade instrument aligned with the Trump administration's America First Trade Policy rather than a purely developmental tool.

Meanwhile, Greer is bracing for contentious negotiations on CUSMA, the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement, which is up for mandatory review this year. According to Senate testimony from February 14, Greer has indicated it might be better for the US to pursue separate agreements with Canada and Mexico rather than continue the trilateral deal. This has raised alarm bells among US lawmakers who expressed bipartisan support for the pact. Senators highlighted various trade irritants including Canada's dairy supply management system, digital trade regulations, and electricity export discrimination.

In South Asia, Greer helped negotiate a reciprocal tariff trade agreement with Bangladesh signed on February 9. The deal grants zero reciprocal tariffs on garments made from US cotton and offers Bangladesh tariff concessions on over 6700 products. However, the agreement includes strict conditions preventing Bangladesh from signing trade deals with non-market economies like China and Russia, raising concerns about projects such as the Rooppur nuclear power plant and investment flows.

Additionally, Greer indicated that a major Supreme Court case challenging the legality of Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act reflects the scale of what is at stake. Chinese automaker BYD has sued the US government to challenge the administration's tariff authority.

Across these multiple trade fronts, Greer is positioning himself as central to reshaping American trade relationships with demands for greater reciprocity and US commercial advantage. Thank you for tuning in to this update on US trade policy. Please subscribe for more insights into global commerce and trade developments. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of several key trade developments in the past few days. On February 14, during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Greer indicated that the United States might pursue separate trade agreements with Canada and Mexico instead of renewing the Canada United States Mexico Agreement, known as CUSMA. This came as President Donald Trump questioned the pact's future, calling it irrelevant, while both Republican and Democratic senators expressed strong bipartisan support for maintaining the trilateral deal, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement and has protected jobs and boosted manufacturing, according to reports from CityNews and The Canadian Press.

Earlier this month, on February 3, Greer welcomed the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act through December 31, 2026, emphasizing that the program must align with President Trump's America First Trade Policy by demanding more from trading partners and enhancing market access for United States businesses, farmers, and ranchers, as stated in a United States Trade Representative press release covered by The Observer.

On February 9, Greer signed a reciprocal tariff agreement with Bangladesh's Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin in Washington, which includes conditions barring Bangladesh from new trade deals with non-market economies like China or Russia, or risk reimposition of 35 percent tariffs, according to The Business Standard. The pact also restricts nuclear imports that could jeopardize United States interests, potentially impacting Bangladesh's Rooppur nuclear project.

Just yesterday, on February 15, Greer highlighted a new deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boosting United States exports, as reported by The Daily Star. Meanwhile, Greer commented on a Supreme Court case involving Chinese automaker BYD's lawsuit against Trump administration tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, noting the high stakes, per The Deep Dive.

These moves underscore Greer's role in advancing targeted, reciprocal trade policies amid ongoing global tensions.

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, has led several key trade initiatives in the past week. On February 11, American farmers, industry leaders, and lawmakers praised President Trumps global trade deals, as noted in a United States Trade Representative press release. The day before, on February 9, Greer signed the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, according to the same press office.

Greer issued a statement on February 6 regarding a joint trade deal framework with India. United States Trade Representative records show this builds on recent talks, with Greer telling Fox News that many American companies are shifting operations to India to diversify supply chains from China. He highlighted Indias large workforce and manufacturing capacity as advantages, while prioritizing American workers. Mint reports the interim framework includes India reducing tariffs on United States industrial goods, agricultural products like soybean oil and wine, and committing to purchase 500 billion dollars in American products over five years. In return, the United States applies an 18 percent reciprocal tariff on select Indian exports.

Earlier, on February 5, Greer signed the United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment. Thompson Hine trade update states this lowers barriers for American exporters in motor vehicles and agriculture, eliminates import licensing hurdles, ensures non-discriminatory standards, and addresses unfair practices by third-country firms.

On February 4, Greer announced critical minerals cooperation with the European Union and Japan, plus a United States-Mexico action plan on the same topic, per United States Trade Representative announcements. He also discussed bilateral trade talks with Mexico and Canada on Fox Business, calling Mexico pragmatic but Canada challenging due to barriers like restrictions on United States wine and spirits, as reported by RRFN and E and E News.

These moves reflect Greers focus on reciprocal deals to boost United States exports and secure supply chains.

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, has led several key trade developments in the past week. On February 11, American farmers, industry leaders, and lawmakers praised President Trumps global trade deals, as noted in a USTR press release. The United States Trade Representative office reports this applause for agreements advancing American interests.

Two days earlier, on February 9, Greer signed the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, according to the USTR website. This deal opens markets for United States exports.

On February 6, Greer issued a statement on a joint framework for a trade deal with India, per USTR records. Recent Fox News comments from Greer, covered by Mint, highlight India as a supply chain shift from China. He noted many United States companies moving operations there due to Indias workforce and manufacturing, while prioritizing American workers. The interim framework cuts Indian tariffs on United States industrial and agricultural goods like tree nuts and wine, with India committing to buy 500 billion dollars in United States products over five years.

Greer also signed the United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment on February 5, as announced by the USTR and detailed by Thompson Hine. It lowers barriers for motor vehicles and farm goods, eliminates some tariffs, eases import licensing, and boosts protections for labor, environment, and intellectual property.

Earlier on February 4, Greer announced critical minerals cooperation with the European Union and Japan, plus a United States-Mexico action plan on those minerals, both from USTR press releases. On February 3, he stated support for reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

In bilateral talks, Radio Rural Fox News and E and E News report Greer calling Mexico pragmatic on trade, while labeling Canada challenging due to barriers like restrictions on United States wine and spirits.

These moves reflect Greers push for reciprocal deals benefiting United States workers.

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