President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Jamieson Greer and Kevin Hassett as his trade representative and top economic adviser, respectively. Greer, a veteran of Trump’s first administration, played a key role in prosecuting the trade war with China and will focus on trade deficit, defending American manufacturing, agriculture, and services, as well as opening up export markets. If confirmed by the Senate, Greer will lead trade negotiations with foreign governments and international bodies. Hassett, known for advocating tax cuts, will work on helping American families recover from inflation caused by the Biden administration. Together, they aim to renew tax cuts and ensure fair trade with other countries.
These appointments come after Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China in response to border crossings and drug trafficking. Economists warn that broad tariffs could raise prices and slow global growth, but supporters believe they will bring back manufacturing jobs and help negotiate better trade deals. With these new appointments, Trump is reaffirming his commitment to his economic agenda and prioritizing American interests in trade negotiations.
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