Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), issued the following statement on consideration of the Nomination of Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

“I will vote against the nomination of Mr. Jamieson Greer to serve as the United States Trade Representative. Despite Mr. Greer’s qualifications, he would be responsible for implementing President Trump’s haphazard and reckless trade policies, which I believe are harmful to Georgia businesses, farmers, and families. I am particularly concerned that, instead of advising the President on trade, Mr. Greer would be forced to appease President Trump’s chaotic tariff impulses.”

“President Trump has used the threat of tariffs on America’s closest allies and trading partners—including Mexico, Canada, and even the European Union—merely to advance partisan or political goals that have little to do with our economy. These actions risk increasing costs for Georgia families and threatening good-paying American jobs.”  

“Should Mr. Greer be confirmed, as Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, I will work with him, holding him accountable when necessary, to fight for domestic manufacturing in critical sectors like clean energy and electric vehicles, which are leading Georgia’s economic growth and reducing our dependence on China; to identify new international market access opportunities for Georgia’s farmers and small businesses, while protecting them from harmful trade wars; and to lower costs for hard-working families.”

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Title and affiliation are provided for identification purposes only. A pastor and social justice advocate, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock was elected to the United States Senate in 2021 and reelected for a full term in 2022. The Senator serves on the Senate Agriculture, Banking, and Finance committees, as well as the Senate Aging Committee.