AAFA welcomes confirmation of Jamieson Lee Greer for USTR
Credits: AAFA The American Apparel & Footwear Association praised the confirmation of Jamieson Lee Greer for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by the U.S. Senate today. “Ambassador Greer’s experience as a veteran trade attorney is welcome, and his history of public service is commendable. We look forward to partnering with Ambassador Greer, and the team at USTR, to develop and implement a robust, smart, and effective trade policy that works for American workers, American farmers, American families, and the American economy,” said Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. “The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is a critical agency, and this position is much needed in a time of trade turbulence and trade policy re-assessments. We look forward to Greer’s insights on the benefits of trade for the economy and why we must encourage bipartisan support to champion global trade, including both the crucial exports of U.S. goods and the imports of diverse and ethically-made products. In particular, we look forward to opportunities to address benefits of incentivizing investment in key regions to generate long-term prosperity and stability and mitigate illegal migration. Textile and apparel manufacturing are great examples of industries that have the potential to generate immense economic opportunities and bring stability through partnerships between U.S. communities and those in Central America, Haiti, and Africa, for example. We will look to Ambassador Greer’s ability to inspire and lead to help reinvigorate Congress to reactivate and renew beneficial trade agreements and trade preference programs that leverage U.S. economic objectives while promoting predictable market access.” ABOUT AAFA Read more about AAFA on their company page
The American Apparel & Footwear Association praised the confirmation of Jamieson Lee Greer for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by the U.S. Senate today.
“Ambassador Greer’s experience as a veteran trade attorney is welcome, and his history of public service is commendable. We look forward to partnering with Ambassador Greer, and the team at USTR, to develop and implement a robust, smart, and effective trade policy that works for American workers, American farmers, American families, and the American economy,” said Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association.
“The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is a critical agency, and this position is much needed in a time of trade turbulence and trade policy re-assessments. We look forward to Greer’s insights on the benefits of trade for the economy and why we must encourage bipartisan support to champion global trade, including both the crucial exports of U.S. goods and the imports of diverse and ethically-made products. In particular, we look forward to opportunities to address benefits of incentivizing investment in key regions to generate long-term prosperity and stability and mitigate illegal migration. Textile and apparel manufacturing are great examples of industries that have the potential to generate immense economic opportunities and bring stability through partnerships between U.S. communities and those in Central America, Haiti, and Africa, for example. We will look to Ambassador Greer’s ability to inspire and lead to help reinvigorate Congress to reactivate and renew beneficial trade agreements and trade preference programs that leverage U.S. economic objectives while promoting predictable market access.”
