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Jamieson Greer

Also known as: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

US Trade Representative discussing potential trade deal with European Union on forced labour tariff concerns in June 2026.

2026-05-012026-08-28

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    LeBlanc's comments came after Trump's top trade official Jamieson Greer told Canadian public broadcaster CBC that the issue of discoverability -- how easy it is to find something online -- of French content on streaming services had been flagged by the White House, though not as

    Canada 'welcomes' US stance on language, exempts seafood from tariffs
  3. Citizen Digital

    In an interview on Monday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer played down the language issue in the trade talks as a "funny fake story." "What we don't like is a situation where Canada, the federal government, forces American tech companies to take their earnings and give a p

    How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war
  4. Citizen Digital

    Trump charged Monday that "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," adding "we don't need Canada, they need us." US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told The New York Times on Saturday that the Trump administration offered to eliminate a 10-percent

    Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the fine and other EU actions "are driving massive uncertainty for U.S.

    Google fined Ksh.129B by European Union for favouring its apps in search results
  7. Citizen Digital

    US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Brazil's "unreasonable" policies have hurt US commerce by unfairly benefiting Brazilian producers and "restricting access to one of the world's top export markets." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the Brazilian government h

    US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
  8. The Standard

    US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Brazil's "unreasonable" policies have hurt US commerce by unfairly benefiting Brazilian producers and "restricting access to one of the world's top export markets."US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Brazilian government had "not

    US unveils new 25 per cent tariff on certain imports from Brazil
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    (File photo: AP/Alex Brandon) Audio By Vocalize US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that the trade deal with the European Union may resolve Washington's concerns about forced labour that serve as justification for new US tariffs.

    US says EU trade deal may resolve forced labour concerns
  11. May 2026
  12. Capital News

    Among the top officials traveling for the summit are Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Jamieson Greer and Scott Bessent.

    Why Trump’s Air Force One stopped in Alaska before flying to Beijing
  13. Capital News

    Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the move was part of a broader economic agreement between the two countries to expand market access for key industries, including beef, pharmaceuticals and ethanol, local media reported.

    Trump to remove tariffs on Scottish whisky
  14. Citizen Digital

    But US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later appeared to confirm the announcement applied to the alcoholic drink itself.

    Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles
World & Region

Canada welcomes US on language, exempts seafood from tariffs

The News

Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.

8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Canada welcomes US on language, exempts seafood from tariffs

    Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. US-Canada trade dispute broadens to French language, Quebec culture

    The trade war between the United States and Canada has expanded beyond tariff demands to include cultural issues, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who cited threats to the French language and Quebec culture. Disputes over Canadian subsidies for Francophone culture, Francophone online media, and bilingual product labeling have become sticking points in negotiations.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

    Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as the neighbors spiral into a trade war. The duties took effect Saturday after Canada and the United States failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods, and Trump added Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian autos starting next year to 50 percent.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. EU fines Google €890 million for self-favouring search, app practices

    Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. US imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, Brazil vows reciprocal measures

    The US announced a 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, effective July 22, citing unfair trade practices; Brazil condemned the move Thursday and promised reciprocal measures. Some products including beef, coffee, and certain aircraft parts are exempted.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. US imposes 25% tariff on Brazil imports citing unfair trade practices

    The United States has announced a 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, effective July 22, following a year-long investigation into policies it says harm US commerce. Brazil has condemned the measure and promised reciprocal action, with President Lula's office noting that most US imports already enter Brazil duty-free.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. US-EU trade deal may address forced labour tariff concerns

    US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that a trade deal with the European Union may resolve Washington's concerns about forced labour underlying new US tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent targeting 60 economies. The EU has protested US findings that it failed to enforce prohibitions on importing goods made with forced labour, and called on Washington to respect the Turnberry trade deal from last year capping US levies on European goods at 15 percent.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Air Force One refueled in Alaska en route to Trump's Beijing trip

    US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 1 May

  1. Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whisky honoring UK visit

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky during King Charles III's visit to the United States. The move is part of a broader economic agreement between the two countries to expand market access for key industries including beef, pharmaceuticals, and ethanol.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump removes Scottish whisky tariffs during royal state visit

    US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as their four-day state visit to the United States concluded. Trump said the decision, made as the royals departed the White House, represents a major trade concession to Britain.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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