Trump Nominates China Hawk To Defend ‘American Manufacturing’ And ‘Agriculture’

 President-elect Donald Trump announced this week that he has nominated Jamieson Greer to serve as the next U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in his new administration.

“Jamieson played a key role during my First Term in imposing Tariffs on China and others to combat unfair Trade practices, and replacing the failed NAFTA deal with USMCA, therefore making it much better for American Workers,” Trump said in a statement.

“His 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 continued. “Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the Country’s massive Trade Deficit, defending American Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Services, and opening up Export Markets everywhere.”

Greer, who served as the chief of staff to Lighthizer, is known for having the same hawkish views as his former boss when it comes to dealing with communist China.

 

Jamieson received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and later in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including a deployment to Iraq.

🚨 NEW: President Trump announces the nomination of Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative. pic.twitter.com/hS6rqASdgT

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 27, 2024

Republican senators expressed support for Greer’s nomination while reacting to the news on X.

“Jamieson Greer is an extraordinary choice to be our country’s next Trade Representative,” said Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). “President Trump knows he will work to make trade deals that put America FIRST!”

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) wrote: “I look forward to meeting with USTR nominee Jamieson Greer and discussing how we can work together to advance a pro-America, pro-manufacturing, and pro-job agenda.”

“Another great pick by President Trump! Jamieson Greer will work diligently to combat the threat of Communist China and bolster American manufacturing,” added Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). “I look forward to his quick confirmation!”