USTR's Greer Huddles With House Republicans Amid Trump Trade Spats
Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
TL;DR
- House Republicans met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss ongoing trade disputes.
- Lawmakers expressed concerns about President Trump's trade war with Canada and its potential impact on upcoming elections.
- A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef has caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
- Republicans are concerned about affordability impacting voters' discontent.
- Both the U.S. and Canada have accused each other of causing trade talks to break down.
- U.S. officials believe Canada is playing politics, while Canada blames the U.S. for unreasonable demands and actions.