{"id":58920,"date":"2026-02-22T10:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/greer-signals-shift-to-long-term-trade-probes-as-u-s-navigates-post-ieepa-tariff-landscape-iran-nuclear-talks-loom\/58920\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T10:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:38:25","slug":"greer-signals-shift-to-long-term-trade-probes-as-u-s-navigates-post-ieepa-tariff-landscape-iran-nuclear-talks-loom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/greer-signals-shift-to-long-term-trade-probes-as-u-s-navigates-post-ieepa-tariff-landscape-iran-nuclear-talks-loom\/58920\/","title":{"rendered":"Greer Signals Shift to Long-Term Trade Probes as U.S. Navigates Post-IEEPA Tariff Landscape; Iran Nuclear Talks Loom"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed a transition to new trade probes<\/strong> to ensure tariff continuity after the Supreme Court invalidated the use of the <strong>International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)<\/strong> for imposing duties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The administration is pivoting to Section 122 and Section 301 authorities<\/strong>, with Greer emphasizing that the U.S. will use existing Congressional powers to maintain pressure on <strong>China<\/strong> and other trade partners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-stakes nuclear talks with Iran are expected this Friday<\/strong>, provided Tehran submits a formal proposal regarding &quot;token&quot; uranium enrichment levels to the <strong>White House<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greer reported &quot;active conversations&quot; with the European Union<\/strong>, noting that despite &quot;customs chaos&quot; following recent legal rulings, no major trade partners have withdrawn from existing agreements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aviation restrictions at four Moscow-area airports have been lifted<\/strong>, according to <strong>TASS<\/strong>, amid a volatile geopolitical backdrop and rumors of a potential reset in international flight paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. Trade Representative <strong>Jamieson Greer<\/strong> signaled a strategic shift in the administration\u2019s trade policy today, announcing that the government will conduct new investigations to justify the imposition of tariffs. This move follows a <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong> ruling that restricted the President&#39;s ability to use <strong>IEEPA<\/strong> for broad trade levies, forcing the <strong>USTR<\/strong> to rely on more traditional, albeit less flexible, statutory authorities. Greer noted that the administration is prepared to use <strong>Section 122<\/strong> as a temporary bridge for a <strong>10% to 15% baseline tariff<\/strong> while longer-term <strong>Section 301<\/strong> probes are finalized.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. is currently managing several open investigations, including a high-profile probe into <strong>China<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/MCHI\">MCHI<\/a>), which Greer stated would pick up immediately to ensure &quot;continuity&quot; as emergency measures expire. He also criticized foreign firms for engaging in what he termed a &quot;PR campaign&quot; against the U.S. tariff regime, suggesting that these efforts would not deter the administration\u2019s rebalancing goals. Greer emphasized that trade deals are not premised on &quot;emergency litigation&quot; but on long-term structural adjustments to the global trade balance.<\/p>\n<p>On the diplomatic front, <strong>Axios<\/strong> reports that U.S.-<strong>Iran<\/strong> talks are tentatively scheduled for Friday in Geneva. The meeting is contingent on <strong>Iran<\/strong> delivering a nuclear proposal that addresses the administration&#39;s demand for &quot;zero enrichment,&quot; though officials have hinted that a &quot;token&quot; level of enrichment might be considered if strictly verified. This diplomatic opening comes as <strong>President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a><\/strong> reviews a range of options, including potential military strikes, should negotiations fail to produce a &quot;substantive&quot; deal.<\/p>\n<p>In Europe, Greer confirmed he spoke with his <strong>EU<\/strong> counterpart over the weekend to stabilize relations following the recent tariff volatility. While some <strong>EU<\/strong> officials have described the current situation as &quot;pure chaos,&quot; Greer insisted that trade partners remain in &quot;active conversation&quot; and that the <strong>Turnberry Agreement<\/strong> remains a priority. The <strong>USTR<\/strong> expressed a willingness to work with <strong>Congress<\/strong> to formalize these trade programs and ensure they are grounded in legally tested authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Russian state media <strong>TASS<\/strong> reported that flight restrictions at four major airports near <strong>Moscow<\/strong>, including <strong>Sheremetyevo<\/strong>, have been lifted. This development follows intense speculation that the U.S. may be considering a reopening of its airspace to Russian carriers like <strong>Aeroflot<\/strong> as part of a broader geopolitical negotiation. However, such a move remains highly controversial among <strong>EU<\/strong> allies who fear it could undermine the existing sanctions regime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed a transition to new trade probes to ensure tariff continuity after the 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