Bloomberg Talks US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Talks Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs
Mar 31, 2026
Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative and senior negotiator, discusses U.S.-China trade relations and potential talks in May. He covers tariffs and Section 301 investigations. He explains supply-chain exposure around the Strait of Hormuz and outlines rare earths strategy and Project Vault.
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US Less Exposed To Hormuz Disruptions
- The United States is largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz supply chain shocks due to domestic and regional sourcing.
- Jamieson Greer noted Asia is more exposed, so the U.S. watches closely while partners face tighter commodity supplies.
WTO Lacks Tools For Big Structural Problems
- Greer argues the WTO cannot address major structural issues like currency distortion and export-driven surpluses.
- He says the Trump administration has proposed concrete reforms and saw near-consensus at a Cameroon meeting until a few countries blocked the closing package.
Advocate Practical WTO Reform Now
- Push for WTO reform that graduates countries and allows tariff adjustments for core national interests.
- Greer highlighted concrete proposals and a reform plan presented with trading partners at the Cameroon meeting.