101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

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

Turkey's Trade Minister Omer Bolat met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on December 12, describing the talks as highly productive. According to Hurriyet Daily News, Bolat stated that both nations aim to boost bilateral trade to 100 billion dollars, up from 34 billion last year and an expected 38 billion this year. The discussions covered trade regulations, investment frameworks, and attracting more United States investment to Turkey, where over 2,000 American companies already operate with more than 15.5 billion dollars invested. Bolat highlighted growing cooperation in digital services, energy, aviation, and defense, and noted meetings with senior executives from about 20 major American firms under the United States Chamber of Commerce.Earlier this week, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Chris Van Hollen sparred with Greer over tariffs, as reported in a YouTube video from the event. Van Hollen challenged Greer's positions on trade policies amid ongoing debates.Greer also addressed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement review in comments to Politico, noting it stems from long-standing disputes over autos, agriculture, dairy, digital taxes, and metals, including issues with China. Amid inflation concerns, top Trump officials have threatened to exit the pact, though Canada pushes for a 16-year extension. Greer emphasized significant changes ahead, while Trump indicated openness to tariff carveouts to ease consumer prices.On December 9, Greer shifted the timeline for Chinese soybean purchases under prior agreements, attributing the change to a discrepancy, according to NBC Universal reports.These developments underscore Greer's active role in shaping United States trade strategy with key partners.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.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

According to a news release from Senator Jerry Morans office dated December ten, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been pressed by Senate appropriators on how his trade agenda will affect agriculture and aviation in the American heartland. In a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Senator Moran highlighted the importance of farm exports, ethanol and aviation manufacturing to Kansas, and asked Greer to spell out how current and upcoming trade negotiations will open markets for those sectors. Moran also focused on global markets for biofuels, urging Greer to secure better access for American ethanol and related products.Greer used that Senate appearance to defend his broad use of tariffs as a negotiating tool. Reporting by the Alliance for American Manufacturing on the same hearing notes that Greer told senators tariffs give him leverage at the bargaining table, especially in talks with major trading partners over industrial and agricultural goods. He argued that by imposing or threatening targeted tariffs, the administration can push other countries to reduce their own barriers, strengthen labor standards, and curb unfair subsidies.Greer has also moved ahead with a new trade enforcement step on human rights grounds. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced this week that it is initiating a Section three hundred one action on Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices relating to labor rights, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. According to the USTR press statement, Greer determined that the Nicaraguan governments repression of independent unions, attacks on civil society, and erosion of judicial independence are distorting trade and harming U S workers and companies that seek to operate according to international standards. The Section three hundred one process can lead to tariffs, import restrictions, or other measures aimed at pressuring Managua to change course.At the same time, Greer is fielding questions about how far the administration will go with tariffs and whether there is a long term strategy beyond short term leverage. Lawmakers from both parties have asked him to balance tough enforcement with predictability for exporters who rely on stable access to foreign markets. In public remarks, including a recent fireside chat at the Atlantic Council reported by the council itself, Greer has framed his approach as part of a broader effort to reshape the global trading system so that it better reflects economic security, resilient supply chains, and fair treatment of workers.Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to subscribe so you do not miss the latest on global trade and policy. 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

In recent days, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has moved aggressively on both enforcement and strategy, signaling a tougher line on countries that, in his view, undermine U.S. workers and broader democratic norms. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Greer has launched a Section 301 trade action targeting Nicaragua, citing what the administration describes as systematic violations of labor rights, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. The action opens the door to new tariffs or other restrictions on Nicaraguan goods if negotiations do not address U.S. concerns, and it underscores the growing use of trade tools to respond to governance and human rights issues, not just traditional market barriers.At the same time, Greer has been refining the administration’s tariff strategy in response to questions from Congress. American Manufacturing reports that in recent testimony to Senate appropriators, Greer defended the broad web of existing tariffs as essential leverage in ongoing and future negotiations. He argued that without credible tariff pressure, partners would have little incentive to change their practices, especially in sectors like steel, aluminum, autos, and key manufactured products. According to that account, he also acknowledged concerns about higher costs for consumers and supply chain complexity, but maintained that the long term benefits for American industry and national security outweigh the short term friction.Greer’s comments on North American trade have also drawn attention. In a recent interview highlighted by Brownfield Ag News, he emphasized that the 2026 review of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement is a genuine fork in the road. He stated that the United States could seek targeted revisions, a broader renegotiation, or even an exit from the pact if core U.S. priorities on manufacturing, agriculture, and labor are not met. That message has raised stakes for Canada and Mexico, especially as industries on all sides of the border plan investments that assume long term stability in the agreement.Taken together, the new Section 301 case against Nicaragua, Greer’s Senate testimony on tariffs as leverage, and his hard edged framing of the upcoming United States Mexico Canada Agreement review suggest a U.S. trade policy that is more overtly conditional. Market access is increasingly tied to how partners treat workers, respect democratic norms, and respond to U.S. demands on economic security and supply chains.Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe. 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