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Jamieson Greer is the US trade representative mentioned in the story. This role involves negotiating trade agreements and representing the US government's interests in international trade discussions. His comment about the 'ball being in Canada's court' highlights the back-and-forth nature of these high-stakes trade negotiations between nations.
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