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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on Monday (July 27, 2026) that President Donald Trump's new tariffs on 60 trading partners, imposed over alleged trade violations, will not have a significant economic impact. Greer argued that the tariff rates are largely similar to existing ones, so the economic effect should be minimal compared to what the US has already experienced. The announcement was made amid ongoing trade tensions, with the tariffs targeting a broad range of countries. The Business Times reported the story on July 28, 2026, highlighting Greer's attempt to downplay potential disruptions from the latest trade measures.
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has stated that the latest round of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump will not produce any significant economic impact.
- Greer noted: "A lot of the rates are pretty similar, so it should not have any economic impact that's different than what we've been experiencing."
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USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact