WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued the following statement in response to China’s attempted coercion against companies that are helping revive American industry through large, strategic investments in critical sectors.

WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices related to abuses of labor rights, abuses of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and dismantling of the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.  

As a result of the determination that Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices are actionable, the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed a range of responsive actions.

WASHINGTON – Last week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer delivered virtual remarks for the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity’s Ministerial meeting, voicing support for a framework to address global steel excess capacity and calling on like-minded partners to implement similar measures to restore a level playing field for our workers and producers.

His remarks were quickly met with praise from industry leaders and manufacturers:

WASHINGTON – Today, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Brazil Mauro Vieira and had very positive talks regarding trade and ongoing bilateral issues. Ambassador Greer, Secretary Rubio, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vieira agreed to collaborate and conduct discussions on multiple fronts in the immediate future and establish a working path forward.

Ambassador Rick Switzer is the Deputy United States Trade Representative. Prior to his appointment as Deputy USTR, he was the founder and principal of ProjX Technology Consulting.

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer welcomed H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia to confirm the significant progress made on the U.S.–Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The USTR and Cambodian negotiating teams have been negotiating closely to further our bilateral trade relationship.

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to certain aspects of the responsive action to restore American shipbuilding that it took on April 17, 2025 and solicited public comments on several proposed further modifications to that action.

WASHINGTON – This week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer delivered a virtual address for the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity’s Ministerial Meeting. Ambassador Greer highlighted the effective actions taken by the Trump administration to address global steel excess capacity and its impacts, including on U.S. steel producers and workers. He also expressed support for a framework for joint action and invited like-minded partners to take similar steps to more fully address excess capacity and the global market distortions it causes.