The Trump administration considers trade deals with at least 15 countries. This follows President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs, which started last week. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this during a briefing. She said more than 15 proposals are actively being considered by the administration. However, she did not name the countries making the offers.
Leavitt emphasized that no agreements have been finalized. However, she believes some deals will be made soon. Trump considers the interest from over 75 countries in negotiating trade deals with the U.S. There is still a lot of work to do, but the White House team is optimistic about announcing deals in the near future.
Expected Deals with India, Japan, and Vietnam
The White House considers trade deals with India, Japan, and Vietnam, which may be among the first countries to make trade agreements with the U.S. This is based on discussions happening behind the scenes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also focused on getting quick agreements with Australia, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. These countries are U.S. allies and have expressed a strong desire to negotiate as soon as possible.
The expectation is that these countries will come to a one-for-one trade understanding with the U.S. in the near future. There is a sense of urgency as these nations want to finalize the deals quickly. The U.S. government is carefully considering each offer to ensure the best deals are made.
Trump Delays Tariffs to Allow for More Negotiations
On April 9, President Trump announced a delay in imposing tariffs on many countries until early July. This decision gives the U.S. economic team more time to work out agreements. Trump made it clear that the goal is to make a deal with every country involved in the negotiations. He promised that every deal being considered by Trump would be completed and that a fair agreement would be reached.
The pause on tariffs is seen as a way to keep the pressure on countries while also allowing for more time to negotiate the best possible terms for the U.S. Trump has remained confident that deals will be reached soon and that they will benefit the country.
Key People Involved in the Trade Talks
Several key people are leading the trade negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is prioritizing quick agreements with certain countries. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, trade adviser Peter Navarro, and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett are all playing important roles in the discussions. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is also involved in these talks.
Trump considers the final say on all the deals. He is being kept informed by his trade team about the progress of the talks. The president is relying on his team to help make decisions that will benefit the U.S. economy and its position in global trade.
No Deal with China Yet
China remains the only country still fully engaged in a trade war with the U.S. Tariffs between the two countries have reached as high as 125%. President Trump made it clear that any potential trade deal with China depends on China’s willingness to negotiate. He said that the ball is now in China’s court and that they need to make a deal.
Trump considers the fact that China wants access to the American consumer, which is a huge market. He also noted that other countries want what the U.S. has, especially the buying power of American consumers. The U.S. is in a strong position, and it will only make a deal if it is beneficial to the country’s interests.
