101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is in Davos, Switzerland this week attending the World Economic Forum, where he is delivering a keynote address today at the USA House at 3 PM local time. His remarks will focus on how tariffs have historically supported domestic industry and national growth, and what the evolving U.S. trade policy means for a global economic order based on fairness and national interests.

The timing of Greer's appearance comes as the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs potentially as early as today. These tariffs were imposed last April under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with the administration arguing that large-scale trade deficits pose a threat to national security. Lower courts had previously ruled against the tariffs, stating that Congress holds exclusive authority over tariff policy.

According to reporting from the New York Times, Greer told the newspaper that if the Supreme Court rules against the administration, it will immediately begin implementing alternative tariffs the very next day. Greer expressed confidence in a favorable ruling, noting that President Trump will have tariffs as part of his trade policy agenda regardless. The current Supreme Court has a six to three conservative majority, which observers consider favorable to the Trump administration.

Diplomatic circles and Wall Street analysts suggest that even if the court rules the reciprocal tariffs illegal, the administration has backup options. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act and Section 301 of the Trade Act grant the president authority to restrict imports on national security grounds or address unfair trade practices. These statutes are not part of the current legal proceedings and could be used to reimpose tariffs in different forms.

While at Davos, Greer is also conducting meetings with foreign counterparts and business leaders, and will participate in a World Trade Organization Ministers meeting. On Wednesday, he will participate in a fireside chat at the Axios House. His presence at the forum underscores the administration's emphasis on trade policy as a central component of its economic agenda.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is making headlines with bold moves on tariffs and international trade. In a recent interview with The New York Times on January 15, Greer vowed that if the Supreme Court rules against the government's reciprocal tariffs as early as January 20, the administration will immediately introduce alternative tariffs the very next day. He expressed confidence in a favorable Supreme Court decision, noting President Trump's tariff agenda will continue using tools like Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act or Section 301 of the Trade Act, according to Seoul Economic Daily reports.

Greer is currently in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 22 for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, leading part of President Trump's delegation, as announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. On January 20 at 3:00 pm local time, he delivered a keynote address at USA House, explaining how tariffs support domestic industry, national growth, and economic resilience. He followed with a moderated question and answer session with Financial Times Editor Roula Khalaf. The next day, January 21, Greer joined a fireside chat at Axios House with Courtenay Brown.

On January 16 in Avon Lake, Ohio, Greer criticized Canada's decision to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles, raising concerns about partnerships that could undermine United States trade interests, Vision Times reported.

These actions highlight Greer's focus on protecting American workers and enforcing fair trade amid ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny of tariffs imposed last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made headlines this week at the Detroit Auto Show when he addressed escalating tensions between the Trump administration and European allies over tariffs tied to the Greenland dispute. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Greer suggested that the European Union should consider separating the Greenland issue from broader trade negotiations if they want to avoid being caught in a trade conflict. He stated that if the Europeans want to make it an issue in the trade deal, that decision is really up to them and not the administration.

The situation has intensified significantly as President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs against several European nations including Denmark, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Great Britain. The administration announced that additional 10 percent import tariffs would take effect on February 1st, with plans to increase them to 25 percent by June 1st if no resolution is reached. These threats stem from European opposition to Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark.

Greer characterized the potential tariffs as largely national security determinations but acknowledged that trade officials like himself must be involved in any tariff action to equip the president with the information needed to make such decisions. However, his measured approach contrasts sharply with the political fallout occurring on both sides of the Atlantic. Republican senators including Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski have criticized the tariffs as a harmful escalation that could weaken NATO and benefit rivals like Russia and China. Murkowski specifically urged Congress to stop tariffs from being used as political weapons.

The European response has been equally strong. European lawmakers signaled they would halt approval of a key EU-U.S. trade deal after Trump's tariff threats. The European People's Party stated it could no longer support the agreement, and EU leaders warned that these threats could damage transatlantic relations and strengthen adversaries.

Greer's suggestion to silo the Greenland issue appears to be an attempt at damage control, offering the EU a pathway to pursue separate negotiations without derailing the broader trade framework. Whether European leaders will accept this proposal remains uncertain as tensions continue to mount between Washington and its traditional allies.

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Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, addressed reporters at the Detroit Auto Show on Saturday. According to Reuters, he urged the European Union to separate its Greenland dispute from broader United States European Union trade talks. Greer said the Europeans could silo the Greenland issue if they want to avoid complicating the trade deal. He noted that if they make it an issue, that choice is theirs, not ours.

This comes amid President Donald Trumps threats of new tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Great Britain. Benzinga reports Trump plans ten percent import tariffs starting February first, rising to twenty five percent by June first unless resolved. The threats stem from opposition to Trumps proposal to buy Greenland. Greer called these largely national security determinations but said trade officials will support the presidents steps.

Republican senators criticized the move. Senator Thom Tillis called it a bad response to a Greenland training exercise. Senator Lisa Murkowski urged Congress to stop tariffs as political weapons. European lawmakers reacted strongly too. The European Peoples Party said it could no longer support the key trade deal. EU leaders warned the threats could damage transatlantic relations and help rivals like Russia and China.

Greer also spoke alongside others at the Detroit Auto Show, as covered by Live Now from Fox. Separately, Reuters mentions the Trump administration and Honduras are launching trade talks.

These developments highlight tensions in global trade amid security concerns.

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, issued a statement this week on the launch of negotiations for critical minerals supply chains. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, President Trump directed Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to pursue agreements addressing national security risks from imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products from any country. Greer emphasized the need for resilient supply chains, stating it is no secret we need more resilient supply chains for critical minerals. By negotiating with interested parties to create an economically viable market, we can promote demand for and boost the supply of critical minerals at home and with partner countries. Securing our minerals supply chains is a top priority for President Trump, and I look forward to bringing home a good deal, Greer said in the release.

This follows President Trumps executive order on Wednesday, as reported by E and E News, empowering Greer and Lutnick to negotiate deals and consider price floors or other trade restrictions to counter vulnerabilities, especially from China controlled supplies. The Export Practitioners site notes this directive aims to mitigate risks tied to such imports.

Greer also has upcoming events focused on autos. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced he will join Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for the Freedom Means Affordable Cars Tour on Friday January sixteen and Saturday January seventeen. The tour highlights efforts to lower car prices, boost American auto manufacturing, and expand consumer choice. Stops include Fords Cleveland facility and Stellantis Toledo facility on Friday, then the Detroit Auto Show on Saturday with stakeholder meetings.

On Africa trade, the Carnegie Endowment reports Greer informed a Senate subcommittee the administration is open to different treatment for South Africa under any African Growth and Opportunity Act renewal, amid tensions including a thirty percent tariff on its products. The House passed a one year extension Monday, with Trump administration support despite the acts prior expiration.

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