President-elect Donald Trump recently appointed Kevin Hassett as the head of the National Economic Council and Jamieson Greer as the US Trade Representative, filling crucial roles in his economic team. Hassett, who does not require Senate confirmation, will be involved in Trump’s tax-cutting plans, while Greer, pending Senate confirmation, will play a key role in the president-elect’s tariff strategies.
Trump praised both men and emphasized their importance in shaping his economic agenda. Hassett is expected to aid American families in recovering from inflation caused by the previous administration, focusing on renewing and enhancing tax cuts. On the other hand, Greer will concentrate on reducing the country’s trade deficit, protecting American industries, and expanding export markets.
Greer has a close relationship with Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s former US Trade Representative, and is well-versed in overseeing tariffs on various countries. The emphasis on tariffs in Trump’s economic plans is evident, with the aim of increasing government revenue and encouraging companies to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US.
Hassett, a seasoned member of the Trump administration, has previously served as a senior adviser and chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. He is known for defending Trump’s tax policies and is expected to play a key role in their renewal next year.
The appointments of Hassett and Greer add to the growing economic team that Trump is assembling. With policy plans already in motion, Trump aims to impose new import duties and push for a tax cut bill in Congress shortly after taking office. His agenda includes imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, renewing tax cuts, and reducing the budget deficit.
Hassett has been a strong supporter of Trump’s trade proposals and has challenged statistics that contradict the administration’s economic achievements. Trump commended Greer’s former boss, Lighthizer, but has not yet appointed him to a new role in the administration.
Overall, Trump’s economic team is taking shape, and their focus on tariffs, tax cuts, and trade policy will be central to the administration’s economic agenda moving forward. With these appointments, Trump is gearing up to implement his economic strategies as he prepares to take office.
