Mike Pearson examines President-elect Donald Trump's pick for trade advisor.
Trump picked Jamieson Greer to serve as the U.S. trade representative. Greer is currently working as an international trade attorney.
Greer served as chief of staff to the trade advisor during Trump's first term.
Greer is know for his skills in trade policy and negotiation.
The ag industry has showed some cautious optimization toward Greer's nomination.
His skills could be critical to expanding market access and leveling the playing field for American farmers.
The goal is that with his leadership, he can help to create market stability for ag.
His expertise at handling tariffs could be very beneficial when it comes the retaliatory measures against the USA when they are instituted.
Trump has proposed imports from China, Mexico and Canada face tariffs due to illegal immigration and funding the drug war.
The fear is that the tariffs will face challenges and opportunities for the ag sector.
The fear is that the tariffs will cause unintended consequences and can create trade wars.
Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Mike Pearson, farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.