Motion Picture Association Statement on Confirmation of Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative. The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association:
“The Motion Picture Association congratulates Jamieson Greer on his Senate confirmation today as United States Trade Representative.
“A seasoned veteran of trade policy and law, Ambassador Greer recognizes films and series as an essential American export, connecting global markets, and building bridges between cultures and communities everywhere. With key trade negotiations on the horizon, including the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, Ambassador Greer’s expertise will ensure film, television, and streaming remains a reliable source of American competitiveness, exporting more than $22 billion each year and scoring a positive trade balance with nearly every market worldwide.
“We look forward to working with Ambassador Greer to spur economic growth for the American people by strengthening international copyright law, advancing robust intellectual property protections, keeping markets open, and securing a level playing field for our creative community.”
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About the Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members’ content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.
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