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Jamieson Greer

Jamieson Lee Greer is an American trade attorney and former Air Force officer who has served as the United States Trade Representative since February 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jamieson Lee Greer is an American trade attorney and former Air Force officer who has served as the United States Trade Representative since February 2025. He previously worked in trade policy roles during Donald Trump’s first presidency and later in private legal practice. Greer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 26, 2025.

Early life and education

Greer was born on August 16, 1980. He studied international studies at Brigham Young University, earned a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, and completed a joint master’s program in global business law at Sciences Po and Panthéon-Sorbonne.

Career in trade policy

Greer worked in international trade law in the private sector and later held senior trade-policy roles in the federal government. He served as chief of staff to the U.S. Trade Representative during Donald Trump’s first presidency. After his government service, he worked as a partner in international trade law at King & Spalding, focusing on trade policy, sanctions, export controls, and national security-related trade matters.

United States Trade Representative

Greer has served as the United States Trade Representative since February 2025. In that role, he represents the United States in international trade negotiations and trade policy matters. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 26, 2025.

Military service

Greer served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Sources describe a deployment to Iraq during his military service.

Key facts

  • Serves as the United States Trade Representative from February 2025.
  • Was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 26, 2025.
  • Previously served as chief of staff to the U.S. Trade Representative during Donald Trump’s first term.
  • Worked in private practice as a partner in international trade law at King & Spalding.
  • Served as an Air Force officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
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Canadian context

Greer is relevant to Canadian readers because he is the U.S. trade official involved in negotiations affecting Canada, including U.S.-Canada trade relations and tariff policy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jamieson Greer?
Jamieson Greer is an American trade attorney and government official who has served as U.S. Trade Representative since February 2025.
When was Jamieson Greer born?
He was born on August 16, 1980.
What is Jamieson Greer’s current role?
He is the United States Trade Representative, a Cabinet-level trade official in the U.S. government.
What did Jamieson Greer do before becoming U.S. Trade Representative?
He worked in private international trade law and previously served as chief of staff to the U.S. Trade Representative during Donald Trump’s first term.
Did Jamieson Greer serve in the military?
Yes. Sources say he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
What is Jamieson Greer known for?
He is known for work on U.S. trade policy, including tariffs, trade negotiations, and national security-related trade matters.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamieson_Greer
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career roles, and service as U.S. Trade Representative.
  2. U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission — https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/Jamieson_Greer_Bio.pdf
    Supports: Professional biography, education, trade-law practice, and areas of expertise.
  3. Congress.gov — https://www.congress.gov/nomination/119th-congress/11/17
    Supports: Nomination and Senate confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative in 2025.
  4. PBS News — https://www.pbs.org/newshour/tag/jamieson-greer
    Supports: Coverage of Greer’s role as U.S. trade representative and relation to U.S.-Canada trade issues.
  5. Atlantic Council — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG6Rwr-XD44
    Supports: Summary of his career, first-term trade role, and military service.