At a moment when inflation and affordability are on virtually everyone’s mind in America, Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said the Trump administration was planning a new slate of tariffs. Ana Swanson, who covers international trade for The New York Times and spoke to Mr. Greer, explains why he thinks the policy has been a success. Guest: Ana Swanson covers trade and international economics for The New York Times. Background reading:

Mr. Greer is the quiet architect of President Trump’s global trade war.

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