101 - The U.S. Trade Representative

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been active in recent days, delivering key updates on trade policy and enforcement. On March 3, according to AgriAmerica news, Greer announced President Trump's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and the 2025 Annual Report to Congress. This agenda outlines plans to reduce foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enforce reciprocal trade deals, and launch new investigations into unfair practices, as reported by Grainews.

Greer provided a clear timeline during a White House meeting between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Investing dot com reports that the United States will complete multiple trade probes within five months under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. These investigations target unfair trading practices to protect United States economic security and enable new tariffs, replacing those invalidated by a Supreme Court ruling on February 20.

The agenda also addresses the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, known as CUSMA, seeking improvements in rules of origin and handling investment from non-market economies. It aims to balance trade with China, finalize deals with countries like the European Union, India, Japan, and others, and bring supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals back to the United States. Grainews details these priorities, including evaluations for new Section 301 probes on global overcapacity, seafood abuses, and digital services taxes.

Industry groups, led by the National Foreign Trade Council, urged Greer in a recent letter to extend the trilateral USMCA with stakeholder input to avoid supply chain disruptions and maintain North American competitiveness.

Additionally, the United States Trade Representative office released the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. Greer highlighted risks from counterfeit merchandise and illicit sports streaming ahead of the FIFA World Cup, calling for international cooperation on intellectual property protections. The list identifies 37 online and 32 physical markets involved in these issues.

These moves signal a focused push for fair trade and enforcement amid global uncertainties.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been active in the past few days, delivering key announcements on trade policy and enforcement. On March 3, according to AgriAmerica, Greer presented President Trump's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and the 2025 Annual Report to Congress. This agenda outlines plans to reduce foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers, enforce reciprocal trade deals, and launch new investigations into unfair practices.

Investing.com reports that during a White House meeting on March 3 between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Greer gave the clearest timeline yet for completing multiple trade probes within five months. These investigations, under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, will target countries restricting United States commerce, paving the way for new tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court on February 20. Greer emphasized protecting United States economic security amid global trade uncertainties.

Grainews details from the agenda, released earlier in the week, show intentions to improve the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA, by addressing rules of origin and issues from non-market economies. The office also plans to balance trade with China, finalize deals with nations like the European Union, India, and Japan, and reshore supply chains for critical minerals and semiconductors.

On counterfeiting, the United States Trade Representative office press release states Greer highlighted the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets, identifying 37 online and 32 physical markets involved in trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy. He noted risks from counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of the FIFA World Cup, urging international cooperation on intellectual property protections.

Industry groups, as per the National Foreign Trade Council, urged Greer in a recent letter to extend CUSMA trilaterally with Canada and Mexico, stressing stakeholder input to avoid supply chain disruptions.

These moves signal a push for fairer trade under the Trump administration.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been actively reshaping American trade policy following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous tariff authority. Speaking this week on Bloomberg Television and other outlets, Greer outlined the administration's strategy to maintain trade enforcement while adapting to new legal constraints.

The Trump administration initially implemented a baseline ten percent tariff on most countries last week, but Greer indicated a supplemental proclamation will raise rates to fifteen percent where appropriate in the coming days. This transition reflects the administration's pivot to alternative legal authorities after the Supreme Court invalidated the previous emergency power used to impose tariffs. Greer emphasized that the goal is continuity in trade policy while shifting to different legal mechanisms for implementation.

The administration is preparing to use Section 301 investigations to target unfair trading practices by individual countries. These investigations will examine issues including forced labor in supply chains, industrial overcapacity, unfair fishing practices, and subsidies on products like rice. This approach allows the administration to negotiate directly with countries while maintaining enforcement tools through tariff threats.

Canada and Mexico remain focal points for trade negotiations. Canadian and US trade officials spoke this week, with plans for Canadian representatives to visit Washington in a couple of weeks. Greer expressed openness to Canadian proposals while emphasizing concerns that China could use Canada as a backdoor to circumvent tariffs. He noted that Canada is currently paying the lowest price for market access and that the administration wants to address gaps in USMCA, particularly regarding automobile manufacturing and reshoring of production to the United States.

Regarding the broader trade agenda, Greer pointed to data showing the trade deficit in goods decreased seventeen percent from April through December twenty twenty five. The administration cited announcements from manufacturers like GE, which committed three billion dollars in new investments and one thousand jobs across multiple states, as evidence the trade policy is working.

The administration is also developing a plurilateral agreement on critical minerals with like-minded trading partners, seeking public comment through March nineteenth on mechanisms including price floors and tariffs to build what officials describe as a resilient and non distorted marketplace.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been active this week addressing tariffs and trade negotiations. On February 25, 2026, in a Bloomberg Television interview, Greer announced that President Donald Trump will soon sign a supplemental proclamation to raise tariffs to 15 percent where appropriate, following a Supreme Court ruling that limited prior authorities. Bloomberg reports Greer emphasized continuity in policy, starting with a temporary 10 percent baseline for 150 days while shifting to tools like Section 301 investigations for unfair practices in countries including China, Vietnam, and Europe.

Greer highlighted expectations for the United Kingdom and European Union to fully implement existing deals, noting delays in their compliance on items like cars and beef quotas. He assured that adjustments will align with agreements, with details forthcoming in the proclamation.

On Canada and Mexico, Greer revealed ongoing reviews of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, or USMCA. The Producer reports that Greer spoke with Canadian officials on Wednesday, planning meetings in Washington in coming weeks to discuss ideas for a deal. He expressed concerns over China using Canada as a back door for goods to evade tariffs, urging Canada to accept higher tariffs in exchange for market access in dairy. CTV National News confirms the call and upcoming visit, with Greer stressing reshoring of manufacturing like autos to the United States.

In a USTR press release dated February 26, 2026, Greer announced a public comment period until March 19 on designing a plurilateral agreement for trade in critical minerals, including potential price floors and tariffs with like-minded partners. He described it as groundwork for resilient supply chains vital for infrastructure and national security.

These moves signal the Trump administrations focus on enforcing fair trade and boosting American production.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of major trade developments in recent days. The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, in a ruling last Friday. According to Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, Greer vowed to pursue alternative tools, including additional Section 301 investigations, to address core trade policy issues like persistent deficits. ABC7 News reports Greer expressed confidence that all trade agreements negotiated by President Trump will remain in effect.

Greer addressed the ruling on Fox News Sunday, discussing the administration's plans for tariff refunds amid a flood of importer claims totaling 133 billion dollars as of mid-December. Trade lawyers warn of potential litigation over refunds and new duties, with the administration eyeing Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for up to 15 percent tariffs for 150 days. Section 301, used successfully against China in Trump's first term, offers a stronger path, as those tariffs persist today.

On a positive note, last week President Trump announced a historic reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia, removing tariff barriers on over 99 percent of United States products and accessing its market of 280 million people. The United States Trade Representative office press release highlights praise from American farmers and industry leaders. National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver thanked Greer for opening the largest halal beef market, with potential exports of 400 to 500 million dollars. United States Dairy Export Council CEO Krysta Harden noted expanded access for dairy, while Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper called it a breakthrough for ethanol, potentially unlocking a 900 million gallon market.

The New York Times featured an expose on Greer by Ana Swanson on February 16, detailing his role in these shifts. European Union lawmakers delayed ratifying their deal amid confusion over stacking new tariffs atop existing ones, but analysts expect partners to honor agreements to avoid Section 301 penalties.

These moves signal continuity in aggressive trade enforcement despite the court setback.

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