Jamieson Greer

WASHINGTON — US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he hopes to provide “options” by the end of the year to U.S. President Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact. …“And then some of these issues that are really important — like rules of origin.” At the start of July, Greer said the US would not renew CUSMA. That decision triggered annual rolling reviews that could continue for up to a decade. …Uncertainty about the future of the trade agreement has caused anxiety in business communities in all three countries even as negotiations continue. …On Monday, Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on an array of Canadian goods in 30 days. …Greer faced sharp questions from Democrats about the move to hit Canada with higher duties. Sen. Ron Wyden from Oregon said… Canada will face higher duties on certain items than China does.