Jamieson Greer Calls for "Pragmatic" Trade Policy

Jamieson Greer, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative, signaled a forceful approach to trade policy in his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, emphasizing reciprocity, domestic production, and national security concerns. If confirmed, Greer is expected to reshape U.S. trade strategy with a strong emphasis on reducing trade deficits, enforcing trade agreements, and leveraging tariffs as a tool for economic and security objectives.

Greer, who previously served as chief of staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) during the Trump administration, framed his approach as “pragmatic,” focused on securing better terms for U.S. producers while addressing economic vulnerabilities. “If the United States does not have a robust manufacturing base and innovation economy, it will have little in the way of hard power to deter conflict and protect Americans,” he told senators. He underscored the need to restructure the international trading system to prioritize U.S. interests, warning that the window for such reform is narrowing.