US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that Washington aims to steady ties with Beijing after a bruising year of tariff fights. Speaking at an Atlantic Council event on Wednesday, Greer highlighted President Trump's focus on a constructive relationship with China.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made the comments at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, following a year of fierce tariff battles between Beijing and Washington. “It’s really important to acknowledge that President Trump is very focused on having a constructive relationship with China,” Greer said. He added that despite the US having a lot of leverage over China, “the president’s interest is not in blowing up everything, right? And that includes our relationship with China”.
Greer noted that while disputes over minerals and AI chips persist, Washington seeks a “constructive” reset to steady ties after a bruising tariff year. Throughout 2025, the US and China clashed intensely on trade policies, heightening tensions. Greer's remarks signal the US government's intent to stabilize bilateral trade relations, even under the Trump administration's tough stance on trade issues.
