What specific actions has U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated may be taken if investigations confirm Chinese industrial overcapacity?

Greer stated that if U.S. investigations determine there is 'a huge problem with overcapacity in China and other countries,' the administration will present President Trump with options for action—including tariffs, fees on services, and quotas. He emphasized he could not prejudge the investigations’ outcomes but confirmed these measures are among the potential tools under consideration.

Did the recent summit between Presidents Trump and Xi result in any publicly confirmed trade agreements or discussions about tariffs?

No—Greer clarified that while trade was a focus of the summit, 'both sides have released limited details on deals' and Trump himself said 'tariffs weren’t discussed.' The administration plans to publish its own readout of the summit’s outcomes shortly, but no concrete agreements or tariff talks were confirmed by Greer.

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