USTR chief Jamieson Greer criticized a Washington Post editorial on proposed tariffs related to forced labor, stating the piece was driven by 'antipathy' toward President Trump and advocated for a 'laissez-faire approach to modern slavery.'
USTR chief Jamieson Greer criticized a Washington Post editorial on proposed tariffs for forced labor, calling it driven by 'antipathy' toward President Trump and advocating for a 'laissez-faire approach to modern slavery.'
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the US will honor tariff caps in trade deals with the EU, Japan, and others, despite ongoing investigations into forced labor products and unfair trade practices. South Korea faces a potential 12.5% tariff.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that proposed new tariffs on EU exports align with the Turnberry trade deal. He cited concerns over forced labor and excess manufacturing capacity, asserting that the EU must deliver on the deal for compliance.
The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more on goods from dozens of countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico, citing their alleged failure to enforce bans on imports made with forced labor. The USTR stated this aims to create a level playing field for American workers.
The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more on products from numerous trading partners, including China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and India, citing their alleged failure to enforce bans on goods made with forced labor. The proposed tariffs, subject to public comment, aim to level the global playing field for American workers.
USTR Jamieson Greer defended Trump's tariff policy in an IMF article, citing South Korea's rise as a "steelmaking powerhouse" and criticizing foreign government intervention. Greer questioned free trade principles, arguing that scale economies and government intervention create trade imbalances.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office will release findings from trade investigations into over 70 countries, including South Korea, China, and Japan, in the coming weeks. These probes, under Section 301, target unfair trade practices and forced labor, potentially leading to new tariffs.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that no immediate semiconductor tariffs are expected, emphasizing the need for proper timing and amount for protection measures. This comes amid concerns from South Korean firms like Samsung and SK hynix.
Democratic senators are demanding meaningful gains for American workers in the upcoming USMCA review. Key demands include addressing business relocations to Mexico, enforcing labor laws, banning goods made with forced labor, and curbing Chinese investment.
15 Democratic senators, led by Tammy Baldwin, are demanding meaningful gains for American workers in the upcoming USMCA review. Their letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlines priorities including curbing business relocations to Mexico, enforcing labor laws, banning forced labor goods, and addressing Chinese investment.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will host the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 to discuss forced labor, excess capacity, and trade issues.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)...
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer...
