USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats

Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.

• USTR Jamieson Greer met with House Republicans to discuss President Trump's trade policies, including tariffs on Canadian goods and proposed tariff reductions on imported beef.
• Lawmakers expressed concerns about the impact of trade disputes on businesses, consumers, and the cost of living, particularly with upcoming mid-term elections.
• The meeting highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown in trade talks and potential escalation of tariffs.

Topics: Tariffs, Jurisdictions, Political endorsements opposition, Trade finance tokenization, Cross jurisdictional policy, Legislative debates

Tags: #tariffs #ustr #trumpadministration #canada #beefimports #cattleranchers #tradewar #republicans #affordability #midterms

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The tariffs that just won’t die

• The article discusses the persistent revival of tariffs in the US under the Trump administration, despite legal challenges and voter dissatisfaction.
• New tariffs are being implemented through various statutes like Section 301 and the Smoot-Hawley Act, targeting countries like Brazil and Canada, and are expected to be further expanded.
• Despite claims of a manufacturing renaissance, evidence suggests tariffs are not the primary driver, while they increase consumer prices and create investment uncertainty.

Topics: Tariffs, Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Trade finance tokenization, Cross jurisdictional policy, Enforcement actions litigation

Tags: #tariffs #section301 #smoothawleytariffact #ustr #forcedlabor #manufacturing #consumerprices #tradedeficit #usmca #brazil

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