# Jamieson Greer

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## Timeline

- **2036**: USMCA set to expire — Under the non-renewal scenario, the agreement remains in force but will expire in 2036 unless renegotiated through annual reviews.
- **2026-07-22**: Tariffs take effect — The 25% Section 301 tariffs become effective on covered Brazilian products.
- **2026-07-21**: Statutory Deadline — The 150-day window for Section 122 tariffs expires unless extended by Congress.
- **2026-07-20**: US-Mexico bilateral talks begin — A third round of bilateral negotiations between the US and Mexico is set for the week of July 20, with Canada excluded from the track.
- **2026-07-18**: Tariff announcement and exemption expansion — USTR announces 25% tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports, effective July 22, with a broader-than-expected exemption list including beef, coffee, and aircraft parts.
- **2026**: USMCA Review — Formal discussions regarding 'gaps' in the North American trade deal expected to intensify.
- **2026-07**: CUSMA Review Window — The formal period for the three nations to review and confirm the trade agreement begins.
- **2026-07-01**: US announces refusal to renew USMCA — US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirms the US will not endorse the USMCA in its current form, declining the renewal that would have extended the pact to 2042.
- **2026-06**: U.S. proposes tariffs on Brazil — Washington formally proposes tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair trade practices in digital trade and illegal deforestation, initiating over 30 bilateral meetings.
- **2026-03-06**: Washington Summit — Canada's new trade team meets Greer to initiate a 'thaw' in relations and discuss the CUSMA review.
- **2026-02-26**: Geneva Summit — Scheduled meeting between Abbas Araghchi and Steve Witkoff to discuss nuclear terms.
- **2026-02-25**: Expected Implementation — Tariffs projected to take effect at U.S. ports of entry.
- **2026-02-25**: Greer Announcement — USTR Jamieson Greer reveals the plan for a 15% tariff proclamation in Bloomberg interview.
- **2026-02-25**: Greer Confirmation — USTR Jamieson Greer confirms China tariffs will stay steady on Fox Business and Bloomberg.
- **2026-02-24**: Scheduled Vote — Original date for the European Parliament trade committee to approve the EU-US deal (now in doubt).

## Recent coverage (20 stories)

### 50% US Tariff Threat on Canada Adds Market Risk by Aug. 19
2026-08-15 16:09:34 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Investors are pricing in a potential 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods from Aug. 19 as trade talks remain unresolved. Risk to trade-sensitive equities, the Canadian dollar, and inflation expectations is rising, with Canada signaling full retaliation.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-canada-50-tariff-market-risk-aug-19

### 50% Tariff Deadline: Poilievre Challenges Carney to Stop Concessions in U.S. Trade Talks
2026-08-10 23:21:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Political pressure mounts on PM Carney as opposition leader Poilievre demands an end to concessions ahead of the Aug. 19 tariff cliff. The dispute injects significant uncertainty into Canada’s economic outlook, sectors from manufacturing to tech are on edge.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-tariff-politics-carney-concessions

### 25% Brazil Tariff Sparks Market Jitters as US Targets Next Trade Partners
2026-08-03 06:12:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 1

The first use of Trump's new trade strategy raises fears of a wider trade war, with potential targets including India, China, and the EU. Brazil's retaliation and WTO challenge add uncertainty, while exemptions provide a bullish signal for select commodities.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-market-impact

### Trump's 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 nations reignite trade war, spook markets
2026-07-25 22:05:44 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The durable Section 301 tariffs covering nearly all U.S. imports escalate trade tensions, threatening corporate profits and fueling inflation fears. With a further probe into 16 countries, investors face extended uncertainty that could roil equities, currencies, and bond yields.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trade-war-tariffs-60-countries-markets

### 10% India Tariff: Markets Reassess $120B Trade Relationship
2026-07-25 00:37:32 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The US imposed a 10% tariff on Indian imports, effective July 25, 2026, altering the cost structure of the $120 billion bilateral trade relationship. Markets may interpret India’s reduced rate as a partial de-escalation, but the broader shift to labour-conditioned tariffs introduces new trade-policy risk for investors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-tariff-10-percent-market-impact-forced-labour

### 10-12.5% US Tariffs on 60 Partners Roil Markets as Trade War Fears Rise
2026-07-24 10:56:36 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The announcement of tariffs on 60 countries, ranging 10-12.5%, has rekindled trade war angst. Markets are repricing risk across import-heavy sectors and emerging-market assets as the new regime takes effect.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-tariffs-finance-impact-markets

### Trump Slaps 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations, Covering 99.4% of US Imports
2026-07-24 05:34:00 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 6

The new Section 301 tariffs, replacing the expiring 10% global levy, will roil global markets, threaten corporate earnings in import-reliant sectors, and could spur inflationary pressure. Investors and policymakers brace for retaliatory trade actions from the EU and other major economies.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-new-tariffs-60-nations-finance

### India Saves 2.5% on US Tariff: Markets Cheer Easing Trade Tension
2026-07-24 02:49:11 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. tariff on Indian goods is set at 10% rather than 12.5%, reducing trade friction and signaling successful diplomacy. Indian equities and the rupee gained after the announcement, as export-oriented sectors breathe a sigh of relief.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-saves-25-percent-tariff-markets-cheer

### Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil, 50% on Canada: $14.4B Surplus at Risk
2026-07-23 11:32:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

New U.S. tariffs on Brazil and Canada threaten trade flows and corporate earnings across multiple sectors, as the administration invokes separate trade law to impose 25% and 50% duties. The $14.4 billion U.S. surplus with Brazil could evaporate if retaliation escalates, raising market uncertainty and inflation risks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-brazil-canada-markets-risk

### Trump's 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian imports rattle markets, raise trade war stakes
2026-07-21 07:07:13 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The new tariffs inject fresh uncertainty into North American trade, dragging on the Canadian dollar and stocks linked to cross-border commerce, while raising the specter of further retaliation.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/50-percent-tariffs-canada-market-impact

### US Brazil Tariffs: 25% Levy Opens New Global Trade War Front
2026-07-20 00:49:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The 25% U.S. tariff on Brazil, the first use of a revitalized Section 301, signals a broader trade escalation that could hit India, China, and the EU next. Investors must price in retaliation risks, commodity volatility, and sector earnings exposure across industrials, agriculture, and emerging-market assets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-finance-markets

### US 25% Brazil tariff hits commodities: what investors need to know
2026-07-16 07:45:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

A 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, effective July 22, exempts coffee and beef but targets sugar, ethanol, and industrial goods—sparking commodity volatility. Despite the U.S.-Brazil goods trade surplus, the move jolts Brazilian equities and the real, while offering selective opportunities for non-exempt commodity producers.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-25-brazil-tariff-financial-market-impact

### USMCA non-renewal spooks markets: $1.8T trade pact faces decade of uncertainty
2026-07-02 00:54:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The US decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form injects a decade of tariff and regulatory uncertainty into the $1.8 trillion North American market, weighing on cross-border equities, currencies, and bond risk premia. Investors must now factor in annual review risks and a Canada-China friction that could reshape continental trade flows.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/usmca-nonrenewal-market-impact

### India-US Trade Pact Talks: $1 Trillion Export Goal at Risk from Tariff Cliff
2026-06-22 01:27:45 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Investors are watching closely as Indian and US ministers meet to hammer out a trade framework before July 24, when a 10% temporary tariff expires. A deal could protect India's $1 trillion export target and stabilize markets; failure could trigger fresh tariffs and shake economic confidence.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-us-trade-pact-finance-tariff-deadline

### Canada-US Trade Thaw: New Negotiators Meet USTR for Critical CUSMA Review
2026-03-07 00:12:53 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Canada’s newly appointed trade team held its first high-level meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, signaling a potential reset in bilateral relations. The discussions focused on the upcoming mandatory review of the CUSMA agreement amid lingering tensions over trade barriers and previous diplomatic freezes.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/canada-us-trade-cusma-review-washington-meeting

### Dollar Weakens as Nvidia Earnings Offset U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
2026-02-26 04:08:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. dollar retreated in Asian trading as Nvidia’s robust earnings forecast fueled a risk-on appetite, overshadowing a lack of clarity regarding the Trump administration's tariff strategy. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen gained ground following hawkish signals from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda regarding potential spring rate hikes.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dollar-slips-nvidia-earnings-tariff-uncertainty

### US to Maintain China Tariffs at 35-50% Amid Legal Shift to Section 122
2026-02-26 00:17:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration will maintain existing China tariffs between 35% and 50% to ensure continuity following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous trade levies. USTR Jamieson Greer confirmed the move as the White House prepares to pivot to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for a new 15% global tariff regime.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-china-tariffs-section-122-trump-xi-meeting

### US Trade Representative Signals Tariff Hikes to 15% for Key Trading Partners
2026-02-25 19:33:25 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has announced a significant escalation in trade policy, with tariff rates set to reach 15% or higher for specific nations. This move signals a more aggressive stance on global trade imbalances and a push toward domestic industrial protectionism.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-tariff-hike-greer-regulation

### Trump Administration to Hike Tariffs to 15% in New Trade Proclamation
2026-02-25 14:31:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a forthcoming supplemental proclamation from President Trump to raise specific tariffs to 15%. The move targets 'gaps' in existing trade deals with Canada and Mexico while pressuring the EU and UK to honor current agreements.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-trade-tariffs-15-percent-greer-usmca

### Trump Pivots to Section 122 Tariffs After Supreme Court Setback
2026-02-24 02:13:56 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating his IEEPA-based tariffs, President Trump has warned global trading partners against reneging on trade agreements. The administration is now pivoting to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a 15% duty while threatening even more aggressive measures.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-trade-war-section-122-tariffs

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