101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, has led several key actions in recent days. On December twenty-second, he published an opinion piece in the Financial Times titled The Year of the Tariff, highlighting the impact of tariffs on trade policy, according to the United States Trade Representative website and the German Marshall Fund analysis. Just days earlier, on December seventeenth, Greer reported to Congress on the operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, providing updates on its implementation, as noted on the USTR press releases page.The United States under Greer's guidance sought Mexico's review on December twelfth of alleged workers rights denials at two facilities, the Mondelez Mexico Facility and the Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Mexico slash PMI Norteamerica Facility, per USTR announcements. On December tenth, Greer participated in a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council, discussing trade strategies, and the USTR initiated Section three-oh-one action against Nicaragua for issues related to labor rights, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, according to official USTR statements.Earlier in the month, on December first, a public hearing occurred on the first joint review of the USMCA, signaling preparations for its upcoming one-year review in twenty twenty-six, as covered by Meridian Source and Barchart reports. The United States government also announced an agreement in principle with the United Kingdom on pharmaceutical pricing that day, per USTR releases. These moves reflect Greer's focus on enforcing labor standards, advancing tariff policies, and preparing for major trade reviews amid ongoing USMCA discussions with Canada and Mexico.Meanwhile, the Senate confirmed Julie Callahan as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR on December eighteenth, bolstering the team's capacity, according to Sandler Travis and Rosenberg trade reports and National Pork Producers Council updates.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Listeners, the current United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, has been at the center of several major trade and political stories in recent days, as the Trump administration escalates its confrontational approach to global commerce and defends its sweeping tariff strategy.In a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, covered by Forbes Breaking News, Greer forcefully defended President Trumps reciprocal tariffs, arguing they are a necessary response to what he called a national emergency created by a one point two trillion dollar trade deficit at the end of twenty twenty four. He told senators that the new tariff structure, which scales duties based on the size of each countrys trade surplus with the United States, is delivering market access American exporters have sought for decades, particularly in agriculture, autos, and advanced medicines.Greer highlighted a string of new or updated trade agreements the administration has rolled out over the past few months. According to his testimony, the United States has secured deals with the United Kingdom, the European Union, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia, along with framework agreements with several Latin American partners, including El Salvador, Argentina, Guatemala, and Ecuador. He also announced a permanent agreement on agricultural trade with Israel, locking in duty free access for American farm goods and ending the need for yearly renewals on the Israeli side.Greer described these initiatives as proof that the tariff campaign is yielding leverage, pointing to commitments by multiple countries to open their markets to American autos, accept Food and Drug Administration approvals for new medicines, and strengthen protections for intellectual property and labor and environmental standards. He also said the administration is using tariffs to maintain pressure on China while trying to keep rare earth supplies and agricultural purchases flowing.Domestically, however, Greer is facing growing political backlash. In a December twenty twenty five newsletter to constituents, Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez of California criticized what he called reckless Trump tariffs that he says are driving up prices for groceries and household goods. Gomez revealed that House Republicans recently held a closed door meeting with Greer about the tariff agenda, excluding the public and the press, and accused them of hiding the real economic costs from working families.These clashes underscore how central Jamieson Greer has become to both the White Houses economic strategy and the broader fight over who bears the cost of aggressive trade policy. As new reciprocal deals are announced and legal and political scrutiny intensifies, listeners can expect Greer and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to remain in the headlines.Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, defended President Donald Trump's tariff policies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this month. According to Forbes Breaking News on December 20, 2025, Greer highlighted successes in reciprocal trade negotiations, noting a large return on investment for the office as they secured market access for United States exporters and workers sought for decades. He explained that in April, President Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs responding to a national emergency from a 1.2 trillion dollar trade deficit at the end of 2024, which grew 40 percent under the prior administration. Greer detailed how the president paused those tariffs at 10 percent over summer to enable talks, leading to deals with the United Kingdom and European Union opening markets for beef, ethanol, industrial products, and agricultural goods. Further agreements followed with Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, formal pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia, and frameworks with El Salvador, Argentina, Guatemala, and Ecuador. Just last week, Greer signed a permanent trade and agricultural products agreement with Israel, ensuring duty-free access for United States farmers and strengthening ties with that ally.Greer emphasized achievements like eight countries committing to market access for United States automakers, nine accepting Food and Drug Administration approvals for medicines, enhanced intellectual property protection, and better labor and environmental standards. On China, he noted ongoing talks amid rare earth controls, with resumed purchases of soybeans and other products under tariff leverage. He requested a budget increase to 72 million dollars for salaries and 23 million for the Trade Enforcement Trust Fund to hire more experts.Meanwhile, Representative Jimmy Gomez criticized a closed-door meeting between Republicans and Greer on tariffs, stating on his website December 20, 2025, that Republicans hid from defending policies driving up grocery and household good prices for working families.Washington Trade and Tariff Letter reports Greer outlined a three-point priorities list in Detroit on Wednesday, prioritizing a Production Economy to revitalize manufacturing and national security, as detailed in President Trump's 2025 Trade Policy Agenda.Thank you listeners for tuning in, and please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently told members of Congress that Canada must open its dairy market further as part of the six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Toronto City News reports Greer highlighted dairy market access in Canada, along with its exports of certain dairy products, as key issues on a non-exhaustive list needing fixes. He noted that while many stakeholders support extending the agreement, they also demand improvements, including addressing Canada's dairy policies and its Online Streaming Act, which discriminates against U.S. tech and media firms. Greer pointed out other concerns like provincial bans on U.S. alcohol distribution, discriminatory procurement in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, complicated customs for U.S. exports to Canada, and Alberta's treatment of Montana power providers. He also called for stronger rules of origin for non-automotive goods to benefit all three countries.The Office of the United States Trade Representative extended 178 exclusions to Section 301 tariffs through November 9, 2026, covering solar manufacturing equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, motors, critical minerals, semiconductors, and solar cells, according to JD Supra. This helps importers in those categories avoid higher duties.On tariffs, a Federal Register notice effective December 18 details modifications under Executive Order 14346 for a trade framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. KPMG reports the United States will apply the higher of its most-favored-nation rate or 15 percent on their products, with adjustments for agricultural goods, natural resources, aircraft parts, and generic pharmaceuticals. These changes, starting November 14, aim for a full agreement by March 31, 2026, or face review.Greer reported to Congress on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement's operation on December 17, per the USTR website.These moves show Greer pushing for fairer trade terms amid ongoing reviews and tariff tweaks.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, has been active in key discussions this week. On December 12, Turkeys Trade Minister Omer Bolat met with Greer in Washington, calling the talks highly productive. According to Hurriyet Daily News, they focused on boosting bilateral trade to 100 billion dollars, with technical teams set to continue work on regulations, investments, and exports in digital services, energy, aviation, and defense. Bolat noted over 2000 American companies operate in Turkey with 15.5 billion dollars in investments, and trade hit 34 billion dollars last year, projected at 38 billion this year.Earlier this week, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday, Senator Chris Van Hollen sparred with Greer over tariffs, as reported in a YouTube video summary from the event. The exchange highlighted ongoing debates on trade policy.Greer also addressed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement review in a Politico interview this month, amid inflation concerns tempering tariff threats. He emphasized significant changes ahead on issues like autos, agriculture, dairy, digital taxes, and metals, while noting sensitivities to consumer prices.On December 9, NBC News reported Greer shifted the timeline for Chinese soybean purchases under a trade deal, citing a discrepancy in commitments.These moves show Greers focus on enforcing deals, resolving disputes, and expanding partnerships.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out Quiet Please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI