America First: More Than a Slogan

Jamieson Greer has cautioned that the America First approach is a concrete policy rather than a mere slogan, specifically in the context of revisions to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Greer emphasized that this framework serves as a guiding policy for bilateral relations and indicated that partners should not expect a reversal of this position.

USMCA Revision Context

The statements were made regarding the revision of the USMCA, known in French as l’Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM). The agreement is the primary trade pact governing commerce and economic relations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

By characterizing America First as a policy rather than a slogan, Greer signaled that the approach will remain a central component of the United States’ strategy during the renegotiation or revision process of the trade agreement.