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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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlines new tariff plans as inflation remains a key concern for Americans.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the Trump administration is planning a new slate of tariffs.
1The announcement comes at a time when inflation and affordability are on virtually everyone’s mind in America.
1Greer believes the tariff policy has been a success, a perspective explained by New York Times correspondent Ana Swanson.
2Jamieson Greer is described as the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.
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Jamieson Greer is described as the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.
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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.
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.
Guest: Ana Swanson covers trade and international economics for The New York Times.
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• Mr. Greer is the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.
Photo: Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times
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