Greer Confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

On Wednesday, the United States Senate voted to confirm Jamieson Greer as United States Trade Representative in a vote of 56-43.

“It is my honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as President Trump’s US Trade Representative,” said Ambassador Greer. “President Trump recognizes the role unfair trade practices have played in offshoring American jobs and harming our national security. Under President Trump’s leadership, I will work strategically to address unfair trade practices, open new markets, tackle our record trade deficit, and restore America’s ability to become a country of producers.”

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the confirmation, stating that “Greer steps into the job at a critical time for American agriculture. Growing trade imbalances and potential tariffs by trading partners threaten to hit rural Americans with more economic hardships at a time when they are already dealing with high supply costs and shrinking paychecks. Mr. Greer’s experience with trade issues will help create a level playing field to help farmers and ranchers compete internationally and continue to address food needs around the world.”