Ambassador Jamieson Greer Reflects on the Trade Victories and Pro-Growth Policies Delivering for American Workers One Year into the Second Trump Administration

WASHINGTON - Ambassador Greer issues a statement on the historic trade victories and pro-growth policies delivering for American farmers, manufacturers, and producers one year into the second Trump administration.

"President Trump continues to fulfill his promise to correct longstanding trade imbalances, locking in deals to safeguard our economic sovereignty and national security," said Ambassador Greer. "These landmark agreements shatter conventional wisdom on trade in Washington and would not be possible without President Trump at the helm. This is just the beginning of what our trade and economic policies will deliver for Americans today and the generations to follow."

Liberation Day: On April 2, President Trump restructured global trade by imposing tariffs to address our large and persistent trade deficit driven by a lack of reciprocity in our trade relationships. By exercising the authority granted by Congress, President Trump used tariffs to broker deals with countries across the globe, eliminating trade barriers and attracting greenfield investments on U.S. soil.

Unlocking Market Access for U.S. Exports: The Trump Round of trade negotiations is expanding access to new markets for American farmers, manufacturers, and producers. For example:
• 11 countries agreed to accept U.S. automotive safety and emissions standards
• 9 countries agreed to accept U.S. FDA approvals for new treatments and medicines
• 8 countries committed to ensuring market access for U.S. producers using certain meat and cheese terms

Trade Deal with the United Kingdom: President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer delivered a victory for U.S.-UK relations, reaching an Agreement in Principle to provide American companies unprecedented access to the UK market while bolstering U.S. national security.

Trade Deal with Indonesia: The United States and Indonesia agreed to a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that will eliminate approximately 99% of tariff barriers for a range of U.S. agricultural and industrial goods exported to Indonesia.

Increasing U.S. Beef Access to Australia's Market: For decades, Australia imposed unjustified barriers on U.S. beef, fencing American ranchers out of its market. Australia's decision to expand market access for U.S. beef is a direct result of President Trump's leadership.

Trade Deals with the European Union: Over the summer, President Trump secured a deal with the European Union to enhance the economic relationship between the world's two largest economies, lowering EU tariffs on U.S. exports and services, and securing $750 billion in energy purchases and $600 billion in investments.

Critical Minerals Deals with Partners Across the Globe: The United States is already making progress on nearshoring critical mineral production as a result of President Trump delivering framework deals with our allies and partners, with more to come. From Australia and Japan to Argentina and Malaysia, these groundbreaking deals secure supply chain diversification, advance our economic resilience, and cement America's leadership in strategic industries globally.

Trade Deals with Asian Nations: In October, President Trump kicked off his historic Asia tour by signing trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached reciprocal trade frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam, eliminating trade barriers on a full range of U.S. industrial and agricultural products.

The winning streak continued with the release of a Joint Fact Sheet with the Republic of Korea, laying the groundwork for a deal that reflects the strength of the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Trade Deal with China: To conclude his swing through Asia, President Donald Trump delivered another win for the American people, safeguarding America's economic and national security interests by reaching a trade and economic deal with the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Trade Deals with Western Hemisphere Partners: The Frameworks for Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala are forging a new era of partnership and prosperity across the Western Hemisphere, strengthening our supply chain resilience and unlocking access to new markets for American exporters.

Trade Deals with Switzerland and Liechtenstein: President Trump locked in a Framework for a deal with Switzerland and Liechtenstein, securing billions in new investment on American soil that will generate thousands of good-paying jobs.

Expanding Market Access for U.S. Auto Exports: President Trump's dealmaking is creating new opportunities for U.S. businesses in the Middle East, lowering non-tariff barriers facing American-made cars in Saudi Arabia. American Automakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis applauded the Trump Administration for unlocking markets for U.S. auto exports.

Agreement in Principle with the United Kingdom on Pharmaceutical Pricing: For years, American patients have shouldered the cost for pharmaceutical innovation, subsidizing prescription drugs in other countries by paying a premium for the same product in the United States. This agreement commits the UK to pay its fair share for life-saving medicines by increasing the net price it pays for new medicines by 25%.

U.S.-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products: Ambassador Greer signed a permanent Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products (ATAP) with Israel, a deal that ensures preferential, long-term duty-free tariff treatment by Israel of U.S. food and agricultural products.

When implemented, the new ATAP will benefit American farmers and Israeli consumers, and deepens our ties with one of our most important allies.

Average Hourly Earnings in Private Industry and Manufacturing Rose in 2025: There is no greater champion for American workers than President Trump. Blue-collar wages are rising, and new factories are springing up across the country as President Trump's America First policies reshore key industries from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals.

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