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Trump’s trade representative pick to appear before Senate Finance Committee

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next U.S. trade representative, Jamieson Greer, is set to face the Senate Finance Committee this Thursday. Greer, who previously served as the chief of staff to the trade representative during Trump’s first term, was praised by the president for his role in implementing tariffs and trade agreements.

Specifically, Trump highlighted Greer’s involvement in imposing tariffs on China and other nations, as well as renegotiating the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. As a lawyer and Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps veteran with experience in Iraq, Greer’s background positions him well to negotiate trade deals and disputes with foreign governments and international trade bodies like the World Trade Organization.

Greer’s confirmation hearing comes on the heels of Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. The White House declared a 25% tariff on all goods entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada in response to an “invasion of illegal fentanyl,” as well as a 10% tariff on Canadian energy and all Chinese goods entering the U.S.

While tariffs against China have already taken effect, Trump decided to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada following discussions with each country regarding border security. Despite Trump’s acknowledgment of potential short-term disruptions, Democrats argue that American taxpayers will ultimately bear the brunt of these tariffs, with estimates suggesting households could face an additional $1,200 in annual costs.

As the confirmation process unfolds for Jamieson Greer, his background and experience will be closely scrutinized by lawmakers. The impact of tariffs on international trade relations and the U.S. economy will continue to be a significant point of debate. Stay tuned for updates on Greer’s confirmation and the future of U.S. trade policy.

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*This article was written by Diana Stancy, a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House.*

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