101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed the Supreme Courts recent decision striking down broad tariffs imposed by President Trump during appearances on major news programs today. According to ABC News This Week transcript, Greer explained that the administration has backup plans using other authorities like Section 301 and Section 232 investigations to maintain protection for American industry despite losing the flexibility of the prior emergency statute.

Greer noted the president acted quickly under that statute due to a 40 percent trade deficit expansion under President Biden, which brought trading partners to the table and opened markets. Now with a 15 percent global tariff in place as a replacement, he emphasized continuity in policy to protect manufacturing from steel to textiles, which proved vital during the pandemic for items like personal protective equipment and military uniforms.

On ABC News This Week, host Martha Raddatz pressed Greer on national security justifications for tariffs on items like furniture and lumber. Greer responded that Commerce Department reviews link these to a strong industrial base essential for economic security and preparedness, with existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos still active since 2018 and retained by President Biden.

Greer revealed ongoing Section 301 probes into Brazil and China, plus plans for new ones on industrial overcapacity in Asia and subsidized agriculture like rice that harms U.S. farmers. He downplayed impacts on President Trumps upcoming meeting with Chinas President Xi, calling it focused on enforcing existing deals for agricultural purchases and rare earth supplies rather than new tariff fights.

Addressing tariff refunds from 142 billion dollars raised, Greer said courts must provide guidance, as the Supreme Court offered none. On CBS Face the Nation, as reported by TBS News and Investing dot com, Greer confirmed active talks with partners including the European Union, stating no country has signaled withdrawal from tariff deals. I have not heard anyone yet come to me and say the deal is off, he said.

These developments signal steady trade enforcement amid legal shifts.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made significant appearances on Sunday news programs discussing the Trump administration's tariff strategy following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a large portion of the president's tariffs on Friday.

Speaking on ABC News "This Week" with Martha Raddatz, Greer explained how the administration is adapting its approach after losing its primary legal authority. He indicated that while the previous emergency statute provided broader flexibility, the administration has identified alternative tools through Section 301 and Section 232 authorities that offer what he characterized as comparable or even more powerful options. Greer noted that the Supreme Court's ruling actually clarified the president's authority to implement full embargoes, which he argued exceeds the scope of tariff authority.

The trade representative addressed public concerns about the tariffs, acknowledging that two-thirds of Americans express disapproval according to recent polling. However, Greer emphasized that tariff protection remains a core policy commitment regardless of which legal mechanism is employed.

Regarding the current 15 percent global tariffs now in place, Greer stated these are roughly equivalent to the previous tariff levels and will provide continuity as the administration transitions to its new legal framework. He indicated that Section 301 investigations into Brazil and China, along with investigations into industrial overcapacity in Asian countries, are underway. The administration is also examining unfair trading practices related to subsidized agricultural products like rice.

When discussing the impact on international relationships, Greer appeared on CBS "Face the Nation" to report that no trading partners have indicated intentions to withdraw from existing tariff deals following the Supreme Court decision. He noted having spoken with European Union counterparts and stated he has not received any signals from negotiating partners that deals are off the table.

Regarding the estimated 142 billion dollars in tariff revenue collected through the end of last year, Greer indicated the administration awaits court guidance on potential refunds, as the Supreme Court provided no specific direction on the matter.

The trade representative also previewed President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi, characterizing it as focused on maintaining stability and ensuring China continues purchasing American agricultural products and Boeing aircraft rather than escalating trade tensions.

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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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