Ari Hawkins

Trump quietly holds off on Canada tariff increase The president announced in late October he was increasing duties on Canadian goods in response to Ontario's anti-tariff TV ad.

Trump quietly holds off on Canada tariff increase www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Trump picks Lighthizer acolyte to be his trade chief Jamieson Greer served as chief of staff at USTR in Trump’s first term.

Who is Jamieson Greer, Trump's pick for USTR and an ally of Bob Lighthizer? @mostlydoug.bsky.social @arihawkins.bsky.social have the story.

Among his positions: considering revoking permanent normal trade relations with China.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...

Biden confronts deep skepticism of U.S. agenda in Latin America - Foreign officials are questioning Joe Biden’s commitment to the region as his signature strategy slowly advances.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/03/immigration-overshadows-biden-visit-with-latin-american-leaders-00125136

Dueling trade pacts put pressure on Washington The fourth negotiating round for the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework came to a close on Saturday in South Korea.

Personal News: Excited to say I’m taking the helm of POLITICO’s Morning Trade starting today. Check out our (free) Monday issue:

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-trade/2023/07/17/dueling-trade-pacts-put-pressure-on-washington-00106559

I hope you feel better soon, Calvin! ❤️