If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.

Jamieson Greer, Trump's pick for US trade representative, will play a pivotal role as Trump carries out tariffs hikes on Mexico, Canada and China.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped attorney Jamieson Greer on Tuesday to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative, a pick that will play an important role in the Republican's agenda to remake the international trading environment through tariffs.