Jamieson Greer on Greenland-related tariffs: Trump is ‘quite clear’ on using them ‘geopolitically’

Summary

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses trade policy on Squawk on the Street, saying President Trump is clear about using tariffs geopolitically and to protect U.S. jobs and wages. Greer says Canada's economy remains highly dependent on the U.S. and that Chinese automakers would struggle to operate in America because of vehicle cybersecurity rules. He also argues Trump's protection of the American auto industry is drawing global automakers, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean firms, to build cars in the U.S.

• Jamieson Greer addresses U.S. trade policy and tariffs.
• He says tariffs can be used for geopolitical goals and worker protection.
• He notes Canada's GDP dependence on the U.S.
• He says Chinese automakers face U.S. cybersecurity compliance hurdles.
• He says Trump has protected the American auto industry.
• He claims Chinese, Japanese, and Korean automakers want to build in the U.S.