Wed Nov 27 04:51:16 UTC 2024: ## Trump Announces Greer as Trade Representative, Hassett as Top Economic Adviser
**Washington D.C.** – President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointments of Jamieson Greer as US Trade Representative and Kevin Hassett as director of the White House National Economic Council. Both served in Trump’s first administration.
Greer, formerly chief of staff to former USTR Robert Lighthizer, will focus on reducing the US trade deficit, protecting American industries, and expanding export markets. His appointment requires Senate confirmation. Greer previously defended the Trump administration’s use of tariffs as a tool to counter unfair trade practices.
Hassett, a prominent advocate for tax cuts and former chair of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, will not require Senate confirmation. Trump stated Hassett will play a key role in combating inflation.
These appointments follow Trump’s recent pledge to impose significant tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, a move economists widely predict will increase consumer prices and harm global growth. Trump’s allies argue these tariffs will restore manufacturing jobs and strengthen US negotiating power in trade deals.
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