Extended chat: Top US trade official defends Trump’s record

FT News Briefing by Forhecz Topher

Sep 5, 202619:47News & Politics

US trade representative Jamieson Greer is President Donald Trump’s top trade official. He has played a critical role in negotiations between Washington and its trading partners. This includes recent talks with Canada, wh...

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