United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been at the center of several consequential trade policy developments over the past few days, with headlines focusing on both North American and global trade dynamics. According to reporting from Mexico News Daily, El País, and Inside Trade, Greer recently emphasized that the upcoming review of the US Mexico Canada Agreement, often called USMCA, will likely lean toward bilateral rather than trilateral negotiations. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Greer stated the United States expects these talks to address trade frictions with Mexico and Canada separately, reflecting unique issues each country brings to the table. Mexico’s economy minister, Marcelo Ebrard, echoed this sentiment, noting that while some topics like dispute resolution remain trilateral, many issues, such as tomato exports to the U.S. and lumber from Canada, are inherently bilateral. This approach marks a shift from the original three-country framework and could signal tougher negotiations ahead, especially with former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer predicting the review will be more challenging than many expect.

On the China front, Jamieson Greer has reiterated the Trump administration’s stance that the current 55 percent tariffs on Chinese imports represent a workable status quo, as reported by Rare Earth Exchanges and other outlets. Greer suggested that while these tariffs are sustainable for now, there is potential for them to escalate sharply, with possible snapback rates reaching 145 percent for the U.S. and 125 percent for other involved parties, should tensions flare. The administration continues to look for areas where selective bilateral trade with China could resume, but there is no indication of a broad rollback in the near term. Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, in closed-door meetings with lawmakers, offered no clear path or timeline for reviving Chinese purchases of key U.S. agricultural products like soybeans, underscoring the persistent chill in U.S.-China trade relations. The administration remains focused on protecting domestic industries and addressing what it sees as unfair trade practices by Beijing.

In another development, Inside Trade reports that President Trump has pledged to investigate the potential imposition of tariffs on imported films, with Greer confirming that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will begin formal investigations before any such tariffs are implemented. This move aligns with the administration’s broader strategy to use tariffs as a tool to reshape trade relationships and protect American interests across sectors, from manufacturing to entertainment.

Taken together, these developments highlight a period of active and assertive trade policy under Jamieson Greer’s leadership, with a focus on bilateral engagements, sustained high tariffs on China, and the use of investigations to justify future trade actions. The coming months are likely to see increased pressures and negotiations as the U.S. seeks to rebalance its trade relationships in North America and beyond.

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