Donald Trump taps Jamieson Greer for US trade representative

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : Trump has also made deregulation a pillar of his economic agenda, especially as it relates to the oil industry.
61% : "[Greer's] efforts under the former USTR, Bob Lighthizer, a spectacular leader and person, helped spur the return of Manufacturing jobs to America, and reverse decades of disastrous Trade policies," Trump said in a statement announcing the appointment.
50% : On the campaign trail, Trump promised blanket levies of 20 per cent on all US imports, as well as tariffs of 60 per cent on those from China, suggesting his second-term policies could be even more protectionist and disruptive to the global economy and markets.
47% : Last week, Trump selected Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, to be his nominee for commerce secretary.
47% : Trump also chose Scott Bessent as his nominee for Treasury secretary last week.
46% : In his new role, Hassett, a longtime supporter of the president-elect, will also will be instrumental in guiding Trump on extending tax cuts that are set to expire.
39% : Greer's nomination came after Trump on Monday threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent tariffs on China on his first day in office, firing the first salvo since the election against the top US trade partners.

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