The Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative and U.S. agriculture groups offered congratulations to the new chief.
“He steps into the job at a critical time for American agriculture,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “Growing trade imbalances and potential tariffs by trading partners threaten rural America with even more economic hardship.”
National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. says, “Given his experience and negotiating skills, Jamieson Greer will no doubt do an outstanding job of advancing the U.S. trade agenda. We look forward to working with Ambassador Greer as we seek to address unfair trading practices and open new markets abroad for America’s corn growers.”
Growth Energy also applauded the confirmation. “After a record-setting year for exports, the U.S. biofuels industry is more focused than ever on accelerating growth through international sales,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Accomplishing that goal will require a strong voice to speak on behalf of America’s farmers and biofuel producers when negotiating new trade agreements, expanding export markets, and addressing unfair trade issues.”
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior VP of Government Affairs Ethan Lane also offered his congratulations to Greer, saying, “U.S. beef is in strong demand around the world with exports alone adding $415 per head of cattle, and that is due to the success of effective trade policy. We look forward to working with President Trump and Ambassador Greer to secure new opportunities for American cattle producers and to hold our trade partners accountable.”
Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.
Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.
Source: NAFB News Service
