Trump Set to Announce Jamieson Greer as US Trade Representative

President-elect Donald Trump‘s transition team is preparing to announce Jamieson Greer as the next US Trade Representative, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move underscores the significant role tariffs and trade policy are expected to play in Trump’s economic agenda.

Greer, a former Chief of Staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, brings extensive experience in trade negotiations and policy. His selection aligns with Trump’s vow to use trade policy to generate revenue for the federal government and to incentivize companies to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States.

The appointment of Greer is seen as a strategic move, given his background in navigating complex trade negotiations. During Trump’s first administration, the US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, was heavily involved in contentious trade talks with China, and Greer is likely to face similar challenges.

Greer’s nomination is part of Trump’s broader economic strategy, which emphasizes the use of tariffs and other trade measures to influence corporate behavior and protect American jobs. This approach is expected to be a key component of Trump’s economic policy in his upcoming term).