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Senate Confirms Jamieson Greer as Trump’s Trade Representative

26 February 2025 6:20 PM
BCI 24 News Network

Jamieson Greer, nominated by President Donald Trump shortly after he won the election, will be the chief trade negotiator for the United States over the next four years.
The Senate voted 56–43 to confirm Greer to serve as the next U.S. Trade Representative, succeeding Katherine Tai, who held the position in the previous administration.
Greer received support from Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).
It was one of the final few Cabinet positions that had yet to be confirmed.
The Senate, on Feb. 24, invoked cloture on Greer’s nomination by a vote of 55–42.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed support for Greer ahead of his confirmation, optimistic that the current administration will meet “the needs of farmers and ranchers.”…