Trump’s Choice for Chief Trade Negotiator Says Tariff Threat Is About Fentanyl

Trump’s Choice for Chief Trade Negotiator Says Tariff Threat Is About Fentanyl
Jamieson Greer, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for United States trade representative, appears before the Senate Committee on Finance for his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, on Feb. 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/AP/Rod Lamkey, Jr.
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The man likely to be named the United States’ chief trade negotiator argued Thursday that President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Canada is about fentanyl trafficking.

Jamieson Greer, Trump’s choice for U.S. trade representative, told his Senate confirmation hearing that America doesn’t want to see another fentanyl death. Greer added it looks like Canada and Mexico have come to the table.