United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been front and center in major trade policy discussions over the past week. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, Greer said that the upcoming review of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement or USMCA, scheduled for 2026, will likely focus more on bilateral talks rather than a trilateral process. According to the Mexico News Daily, Greer explained that Washington is seeking to address specific trade frictions with each partner individually, an approach differing from previous negotiations that included all three North American countries at the same table. This comes as both US and Mexican officials began soliciting public comment on the treaty’s future amid ongoing economic and political uncertainties.

Greer’s statements align with observations from the newspaper El País and discussions by Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who echoed that many of the issues—such as agricultural exports and mining regulations—are much more effectively handled in one-on-one talks between partners. Trade between the three countries remains valued at nearly two trillion United States dollars annually, but the framework could face significant changes as United States President Trump signaled his dissatisfaction with current trade deficits and indicated interest in renegotiating key terms, not just reviewing them.

In another key story, Greer addressed the current United States tariff policy toward China. According to the website Rare Earth Exchanges and Vietnamese trade news, Greer acknowledged that a 55 percent tariff now imposed on Chinese imports represents a stable equilibrium for the moment. However, he did not rule out the possibility of dramatic tariff increases if trade tensions escalate further, noting that a potential snapback could push United States tariffs to as high as one hundred forty five percent—a shift that would have sweeping implications for global supply chains.

On a related topic, news from Inside Trade revealed that Greer announced new investigations into the possibility of imposing tariffs on imported films, signaling a willingness to use trade remedies beyond traditional manufacturing sectors. This action comes as ongoing disputes over intellectual property and content restrictions have complicated United States cultural exports to large markets such as China.

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is navigating a challenging landscape marked by rising protectionism and shifting alliances. His remarks and policy signals over the last few days suggest a focus on bilateral problem solving and readiness to take aggressive actions in sensitive trade areas, especially as the 2026 USMCA review and renewed China negotiations draw closer.

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