WASHINGTON — This week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer joined The Daily podcast with The New York Times reporter Ana Swanson to discuss the Trump Administration’s America First Trade Policy. During the conversation, Ambassador Greer highlighted the success of President Trump’s America First trade program that is rebalancing the global trading order, revitalizing our industrial base, and advancing the interests of American farmers, manufacturers, and workers.

WASHINGTON — This week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer joined The Daily podcast with The New York Times reporter Ana Swanson to discuss the Trump Administration’s America First Trade Policy. During the conversation, Ambassador Greer highlighted the success of President Trump’s America First trade program that is rebalancing the global trading order, revitalizing our industrial base, and advancing the interests of American farmers, manufacturers, and workers.

WASHINGTON – This week, at the direction of President Trump, Ambassador Jamieson Greer took final action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil.  This comes after USTR concluded a yearlong investigation that found that Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices have harmed American workers, businesses, and innovators for decades by restricting American exporters’ access to one of the world’s largest markets.

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WASHINGTON – Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to Mexico from Wednesday, July 22, to Friday, July 24, to continue bilateral discussions related to the Joint Review of USMCA.  During the bilateral meetings, Ambassador Greer and Secretary Ebrard will discuss a range of topics including, steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, labor, agriculture, and electronic payment services. 

WASHINGTON – On July 21, the United States will meet with Mexico in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round related to the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).  Negotiating teams will convene for three days to advance discussions on issues regarding trade in steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, labor, agriculture, and electronic payment services.  

STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S COMPETITIVENESS: Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) concludes its Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices by imposing a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil.

WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer is taking final action, at President Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil.

WASHINGTON — This week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel across Colorado and Utah to meet with American ranchers, manufacturers, and industry leaders and tour a wide range of facilities, from a major critical mineral producer to the nation's leading manufacturer of home and gun safes. The three-day swing will highlight the Trump Administration’s work to support our domestic industries and secure our supply chains.

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• Initiation of Investigation Pursuant to Section 202(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974