President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative.  In a statement accompanying the nomination the President-elect stated, “Jamieson played a key role during my First Term in imposing tariffs on China and others to combat unfair trade practices and replacing the failed NAFTA deal with USMCA, therefore making it much better for American workers.” 

Greer is an attorney who has practiced international trade law, served as Chief–of-staff to Robert Lighthizer, the USTR, during the first administration of President Trump. His focus will be to reverse the trade deficit and establish new export markets. Daunting objectives with trade policy based on aggressive imposition of tariffs.