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More Trump Tariffs Are Coming

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlines new tariff plans as inflation remains a key concern for Americans.

The Trump administration is planning a new slate of tariffs, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who views the policy as a success despite ongoing inflation concerns.

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40 minJul 20, 2026The Daily

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New Tariff Plans Announced

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the Trump administration is planning a new slate of tariffs.

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Inflation Context

The announcement comes at a time when inflation and affordability are on virtually everyone’s mind in America.

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Policy Assessment

Greer believes the tariff policy has been a success, a perspective explained by New York Times correspondent Ana Swanson.

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Greer's Role in Trade War

Jamieson Greer is described as the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.

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Key Figure

Jamieson Greer's Role

Jamieson Greer is described as the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.

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Who is the U.S. Trade Representative mentioned in the episode?

Jamieson Greer.

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What is the current economic concern cited regarding the tariffs?

Inflation and affordability.

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Who is the guest expert discussing the trade policy?

Ana Swanson, who covers international trade for The New York Times.

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Jamieson Greer

U.S. Trade Representative

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Ana Swanson

International Trade Correspondent, The New York Times

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  1. Publisher show notes

    At a moment when inflation and affordability are on virtually everyone’s mind in America, Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said the Trump administration was planning a new slate of tariffs.

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    Ana Swanson, who covers international trade for The New York Times and spoke to Mr. Greer, explains why Greer thinks the policy has been a success.

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    Guest: Ana Swanson covers trade and international economics for The New York Times.

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    Background reading:

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    • Mr. Greer is the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.

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    Photo: Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

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    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

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