Senate Finance Committee Advances Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative

Greer, a former trade official under Trump, faces criticism from Democrats over his alignment with the administration's tariff-heavy trade policies.

The Senate Finance Committee approved Jamieson Greer’s nomination as U.S. Trade Representative in a 15-12 vote, largely along party lines.
Greer previously served as chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer and played a key role in negotiating the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Democrats criticized Greer’s support for President Trump’s tariff policies, which include new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and imports from China, with similar tariffs on Mexico and Canada delayed by 30 days.
Greer defended the tariffs as tools to strengthen domestic manufacturing and national security, while opponents argued they disproportionately harm American workers and lack strategic focus.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Greer plans to review the USMCA ahead of its 2026 evaluation and address trade imbalances with countries like China and Vietnam.