Trade Chief Says Tariffs Are Necessary in Response to Senators’ Concerns

WASHINGTON—As the United States and the world await the implementation of new tariffs from the Trump administration, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer fielded questions from concerned lawmakers in both parties. The exchanges came during Greer’s testimony before the Senate’s finance committee on April 8. He will testify again before the House Ways and Means Committee on April 9. Greer confirmed a round of reciprocal tariffs on numerous countries was slated for April 9. It follows a 10 percent baseline tariff enacted on April 7. In his opening testimony and exchanges with lawmakers, Greer said the tariffs and the emergency declaration are necessary because a lack of reciprocity with trading partners demanded immediate action....