WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will release the results of several Section 301 trade investigations over the coming weeks, adding that proposed 25% tariffs are “quite nuanced” due to broad exclusions for beef, coffee, metals, energy and other goods. Greer, speaking on CNBC’s […]
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs ‘nuanced’
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WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will release the results of several Section 301 trade investigations over the coming weeks, adding that proposed 25% tariffs are “quite nuanced” due to broad exclusions for beef, coffee, metals, energy and other goods.
Greer, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box program, said that the administration has had very good results from its tariff program in boosting U.S. exports. He said substantial tariffs were needed to correct persistent unfair trade practices around the world and a “giant” U.S. trade deficit.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Sharon Singleton)