US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tariff Negotiations and Market Access

Trade Negotiations with Japan

• 🇯🇵 Ambassador Jamieson Greer discussed leading trade negotiations with Japan, aiming for more market access for U.S. agricultural and industrial goods.
• 💡 The goal includes addressing structural impediments like standards and regulations, and aligning on economic security matters such as export controls and energy resources.

Global Market Access and Reciprocity

• 🌍 Greer stated that the U.S. has experienced years of non-reciprocal market access, contributing to trade deficits.
• 🤝 Approximately 50 countries have approached the U.S. with proposals for achieving reciprocity and reducing trade deficits.
• ⚖️ Negotiations will address both non-reciprocal treatment from partners and unfair practices like subsidies and prohibitive tariffs that block U.S. exports.

China's Phase One Agreement Compliance

• 🇨🇳 The U.S. Trade Representative's office reviewed China's compliance with the Phase One agreement, focusing on structural commitments.
• 📉 While China made initial structural changes in areas like agriculture and IP, the Biden administration saw little enforcement and communication, leading to non-compliance.
• 🗣️ Greer has communicated disappointment to his Chinese counterpart, emphasizing that compliance is crucial.

Negotiations with India

• 🇮🇳 The U.S. is negotiating an agreement with India, which has already resulted in India dropping its digital services tax.
• 🚧 Discussions aim to address India's significant non-tariff barriers, including commitments on intellectual property, technical barriers to trade, and science-based agricultural rules.