Full Committee Hearing on Trump Admin's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda with U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer

The Ways and Means Committee Republicans held a full committee hearing on April 22, 2026, featuring United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to discuss the Trump administration's 2026 trade policy agenda. The hearing focused extensively on trade agreements, tariff policies, enforcement of trade commitments, and the impact of tariffs on American workers, manufacturers, farmers, and consumers. Ambassador Greer highlighted achievements such as the negotiation of 18 new trade agreements and frameworks, a significant reduction in the US trade deficit, increased manufacturing job openings, and historic export levels. Committee members raised concerns about tariff-induced price increases, the legality and transparency of tariff impositions, enforcement of USMCA provisions, and the need for long-term renewal of trade acts like AGOA. Discussions also covered challenges with Canada regarding dairy and produce market access, the impact of tariffs on small and medium-sized businesses, and efforts to counter unfair trade practices by countries like China. Several members emphasized the importance of congressional oversight and the constitutional role of Congress in trade policy decisions. Ambassador Greer committed to ongoing consultations with Congress and enforcement of trade agreements while acknowledging areas needing improvement, such as USMCA rules of origin and tariff exclusions. The hearing included multiple requests for transparency on tariff investigations and refund processes for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.