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representative

[rep-ri-zen-tuh-tiv] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv /






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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that partners’ failure to address forced labor imports creates an unlevel playing field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said this week that there are “significant” challenges to reviewing the deal with Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signaled potential reimposition of temporary 10% tariffs and possible reductions of levies on some Chinese goods.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

But Representative Mike Lawler, who sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the administration has managed to "force the remnants of this regime into a negotiation, a real negotiation".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

During the discussion period after Woodhull’s speech, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative John Bingham, a Republican from Ohio, told Woodhull: “Madam, you are not a citizen.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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