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 press release, President Trump directed Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to pursue agreements addressing national security threats 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.

This follows President Trumps executive order on Wednesday, as reported by E and E News, which empowers Greer and Lutnick to negotiate deals and consider measures like price floors for trade in critical minerals. The White House fact sheet highlights efforts to reduce reliance on China-dominated supplies. Export Practice notes that Capitol Hill is advancing the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act to support overseas mineral development and allied networks.

Greer also announced participation in the Freedom Means Affordable Cars Tour. The Office of the United States Trade Representative press release details that on Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17, he will join Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. The tour visits Fords Cleveland facility and Stellantis Toledo facility on Friday, then the Detroit Auto Show on Saturday, to highlight efforts lowering car prices, boosting American auto manufacturing, and increasing consumer choice.

On Africa trade, Carnegie Endowment reports Greer informed a Senate subcommittee that the administration is open to granting South Africa different treatment under any renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, amid tensions including a 30 percent tariff on its products.

These moves underscore Greers focus on securing American interests in minerals, autos, and global trade.

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