The US Commerce Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, said during statements to the United States Congress that China “made its choice at” US tariffs and that the country “always makes things difficult” to the United States. On the other hand, he stressed that “most countries have said he will not retaliate” the trade measures imposed by President Donald Trump last week.
Greer expressed optimism about possible foreign market openings: “I hope to see some countries opening their markets to US exports, which will help to facilitate product manufacturing in the United States.” He added that “American companies will become more efficient when they have access to markets abroad.”
The US trade representative acknowledged that the US Legislature restricts the government’s action on commercial issues: “Congress greatly limits President Trump’s authority,” he said, stressing that the republican’s authority “is not unlimited.” However, it defended the legality of the trade measures adopted by the US leader by stating that “the imposition of reciprocal tariffs is not illegal.”
“We will do what the law requires in terms of seeking Congress approval for tariff agreements with other countries,” he said.
Despite commercial disputes, Greer has reaffirmed the US attraction power: “We are still the dream consumer market in any country.”
Greer also pointed out the need for the US-México-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement to be “within the concept of ‘America First’ [América Primeiro] do president Trump “.
