WASHINGTON — Today, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation of China’s implementation of the Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (“Phase One Agreement”). USTR will examine whether China has fully implemented its commitments under the Phase One Agreement, the burden or restriction on U.S.

WASHINGTON – Alongside President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

While in Malaysia, Ambassador Greer will meet with his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to discuss trade between the United States and China. Greer will also participate in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

While in Japan, Ambassador Greer will participate in President Trump’s state visit to Tokyo.

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.

Joseph Barloon is the Deputy United States Trade Representative and Chief of Mission for the Permanent Mission of the United States to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to representing the United States at the WTO, Ambassador Barloon serves as the U.S.

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.