US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the Future of Trade Policy

Ambassador Jamieson Greer discusses the Trump administration's trade policies, focusing on revitalizing US manufacturing through trade, tax, and energy policies. Greer highlights positive trends in manufacturing productivity, wages, and exports, while acknowledging potential disruptions from geopolitical events. He addresses challenges at the WTO, particularly regarding the digital goods moratorium, and describes the US-China economic relationship as stable, emphasizing the need to protect national and economic security. The conversation covers critical minerals, including efforts to forge agreements with partners and establish price mechanisms to counter non-market practices. Greer also expresses concerns about digital trade barriers with the EU and the need for fair competition for US companies. Finally, he touches on the USMCA review and the administration's dissatisfaction with certain outcomes.