101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

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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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently held discussions with Canadian officials amid rising tensions over the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, known as CUSMA. On Sunday, Greer spoke by phone with Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, according to CPAC reports and ABC News coverage. LeBlanc described Greer as showing a clear desire to work collaboratively on the upcoming CUSMA review, set for this year.

The call comes as President Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada pursues broader trade ties with China, per statements from Prime Minister Mark Carney reported by BIV.com and Investment Executive. Carney linked the threats to negotiation positioning ahead of the mandatory CUSMA review, which replaces the old North American Free Trade Agreement. He called the process robust but not a full renegotiation.

Greer has indicated the Trump administration is considering options like splitting the three-way CUSMA pact into separate deals with Canada and Mexico, as noted in Investment Executive. This follows Canada's new strategic partnership with China, which cuts tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for eased duties on Canadian canola, pork, and seafood. LeBlanc emphasized to Greer that this narrow arrangement covers only specific sectors and aligns with CUSMA rules.

Carney downplayed the tariff rhetoric as bluster during talks in Toronto, according to Politico and ABC News. He stressed Canada has no plans for a free trade agreement with China, avoiding violations of CUSMA Article 32.10 on nonmarket economies. Canadian officials reassured their U.S. counterparts, with LeBlanc telling Greer Canada is ready to move quickly on the review.

These exchanges highlight ongoing efforts to shield North American trade from broader U.S.-China frictions, even as Trump has raised duties on Canadian steel, aluminum, and other goods outside CUSMA protections.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently addressed the upcoming six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. According to the January 2026 issue of As the Customs and Trade World Turns newsletter from law firm ArentFox Schiff, Greer took a measured approach. He acknowledged stakeholder support for renewing the agreement while signaling that the United States will work with Mexico and Canada to decide which issues fit best under the pact or through separate bilateral deals. The review starts formally on July 1, 2026. Greer emphasized countering Chinese non-market influence, especially concerns over investment and transshipment through Mexico to avoid United States tariffs. He proposed tightening rules of origin for autos, boosting coordination on export controls and investment screening, and creating a Critical Minerals Marketplace to promote North American production and cut reliance on Chinese inputs.

Greer spoke with Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-United States trade, on Sunday, as reported by ABC News. LeBlanc clarified that Canada pursues only a narrow trade arrangement with China in a few sectors, not a full deal. This came amid tensions from President Trump's threat of 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada advances broader ties with China. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threats bluster tied to positioning for the review, according to BIV.com and Politico. Carney stressed it is a review, not a full renegotiation like six years ago.

Business of Information from Vancouver Island reports that Greer indicated the Trump administration considers splitting the three-way pact for separate negotiations. These steps aim to link economic and security goals, potentially reshaping key parts of the agreement even if renewed.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has found himself at the center of a major disagreement with President Donald Trump over Canada's recent trade deal with China. Just this past week, Greer publicly criticized Canada's decision to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, calling the agreement problematic for Canada. Speaking at a Ford factory on January 16th, Greer suggested that Canada may regret the deal in the long run, emphasizing that American tariffs exist specifically to protect American autoworkers from Chinese vehicles.

The timing is particularly notable because Greer's criticism came just hours after Trump publicly endorsed the very same agreement. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney had announced the deal during a state visit to Beijing, allowing up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada annually at a 6.1 percent tariff rate, down sharply from the 100 percent duty imposed in 2024. When questioned about it at the White House, Trump said it was fine, calling it a good thing for Canada to sign a trade deal with China.

What makes Greer's position especially significant is that he was kept informed throughout the negotiations. Canada's ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, tracked the Beijing talks, and Greer was briefed after Prime Minister Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This suggests Greer's criticism was a deliberate policy statement rather than a surprise reaction.

The disagreement highlights deeper tensions within the Trump administration's trade approach. While Trump has signaled openness to Chinese companies investing in North America, particularly if they build manufacturing plants domestically, Greer appears to be taking a harder line on protecting American auto industry interests. His concerns about Chinese vehicles penetrating North American markets align with warnings from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who also stated Canada would regret bringing Chinese cars into its market.

Canada's strategy involves using this limited market access to attract Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to build production facilities within Canada, potentially creating a Canadian EV using Chinese expertise. This approach directly contradicts the protective stance Greer has publicly advocated for, suggesting the Trump administration's trade team may be divided on how to handle Chinese investment and manufacturing in North America.

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