Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, issued a statement this week on the launch of negotiations for critical minerals supply chains. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, President Trump directed Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to pursue agreements addressing national security risks from imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products from any country. Greer emphasized the need for resilient supply chains, stating it is no secret we need more resilient supply chains for critical minerals. By negotiating with interested parties to create an economically viable market, we can promote demand for and boost the supply of critical minerals at home and with partner countries. Securing our minerals supply chains is a top priority for President Trump, and I look forward to bringing home a good deal, Greer said in the release.

This follows President Trumps executive order on Wednesday, as reported by E and E News, empowering Greer and Lutnick to negotiate deals and consider price floors or other trade restrictions to counter vulnerabilities, especially from China controlled supplies. The Export Practitioners site notes this directive aims to mitigate risks tied to such imports.

Greer also has upcoming events focused on autos. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced he will join Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for the Freedom Means Affordable Cars Tour on Friday January sixteen and Saturday January seventeen. The tour highlights efforts to lower car prices, boost American auto manufacturing, and expand consumer choice. Stops include Fords Cleveland facility and Stellantis Toledo facility on Friday, then the Detroit Auto Show on Saturday with stakeholder meetings.

On Africa trade, the Carnegie Endowment reports Greer informed a Senate subcommittee the administration is open to different treatment for South Africa under any African Growth and Opportunity Act renewal, amid tensions including a thirty percent tariff on its products. The House passed a one year extension Monday, with Trump administration support despite the acts prior expiration.

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