Wendy Cutler
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“From a professional viewpoint, he’s extremely impressive. His reputation as being very level-headed, a very calm demeanor, and not someone who loses his temper or who grandstands.”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler described Greer's professional reputation as level-headed and calm.
“I think the challenge under this administration is that you have Greer in charge of the trade portfolio, but Lutnick’s in charge of Section 232 investigations [restricting foreign import on national security grounds] and that’s where a lot of the sensitive issues are,”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler identified the split between Greer's trade portfolio and Lutnick's control of Section 232 investigations as a structural challenge.
“Some of our other trading partners have expressed similar frustrations [to the Canadians] to me privately, and so we could be at a turning point.”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler said other trading partners have privately expressed similar frustrations to Canada's regarding US trade tactics.
“It is possible that what we’re experiencing with Canada now spreads to other countries.”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler warned that the trade tensions currently seen with Canada could spread to other countries.
“I have high respect for him. He been pretty creative in terms of trying to thread the needle with other countries as he tries to promote Trump’s trade policies,”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler praised Greer's creativity in advancing Trump's trade policies with other countries.
“Other countries are watching the developments with Canada very closely,”
Wendy Cutler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Cutler noted that other countries are closely watching the trade dispute between the US and Canada.