The future Trade Representative appointed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, Jamieson Greer, expressed his stance in favor of implementing trade policies that promote well-paying jobs. Greer aims to promote tariffs that boost the creation of quality jobs in the country.
Greer, whose position is equivalent to that of an ambassador, believes that to ensure the economic and national security of the United States, it is essential to strengthen supply chains. He highlighted the importance of a solid manufacturing base in the face of global instability, arguing that this is fundamental to maintaining the country's hard power and protecting its citizens.
In his initial statements, Greer emphasized the importance of American workers having the opportunity to work in well-paying jobs, both nationally and internationally. He also stressed the need to provide equal conditions for them to compete globally.
According to Greer, the creation of decent jobs in various sectors is essential to boost economic mobility and social cohesion in the United States. His proposal to impose a "universal tariff" on U.S. imports seeks to counteract the relocations that have favored countries like Mexico through Nearshoring.
In a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Greer raised the need to study the feasibility of applying this universal tariff to reverse the relocations. If he receives Senate approval, his office will be crucial in imposing tariffs, a measure that Trump has used as a tool in his trade relations with several countries, including Mexico, Canada, and China, and which could extend to other economic blocs.
