Trade Rep Greer to Face House Questions on Trump Tariff Revival

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify Wednesday morning before the House Ways and Means Committee about President Trump's trade agenda, two months after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of Trump's global tariffs.

The hearing comes as Trump has imposed new trade measures following the Court's decision that wiped out much of his original tariff framework. Greer, who leads America's trade negotiations, faces questions from lawmakers about how the administration plans to protect American workers and industries without running afoul of the Supreme Court's constitutional limits.

The Supreme Court ruling dealt a major blow to Trump's trade war strategy, which had generated billions in revenue while sparking retaliatory measures from trading partners including China and the European Union. The decision forced the administration back to the drawing board on one of its signature economic policies.

House Republicans are expected to support Trump's aggressive trade stance, arguing that tariffs protect American manufacturing jobs and reduce dependence on foreign competitors. Democrats will likely press Greer on whether new tariff plans comply with the Supreme Court's constitutional constraints and question the economic impact on American consumers who pay higher prices.

The trade representative's appearance comes at a critical time for Trump's economic agenda. The administration recently opened a $166 billion tariff refund portal following the Supreme Court defeat, but Trump has also warned companies against seeking refunds, saying he'll remember which businesses abandon his trade policies.

Greer's testimony will provide the clearest picture yet of how the administration plans to rebuild its trade strategy within constitutional limits while maintaining pressure on countries Trump argues have taken advantage of American workers for decades.

The hearing starts Wednesday morning and will be closely watched by industries still dealing with supply chain disruptions and uncertain trade rules following the Court's decision.