White House confirms 100 countries want a trade deal with U.S.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that there is progress on President Donald Trump’s agenda to get fair international trade standards for American manufacturers and consumers alike.
The president launched a series of tariff battles because for years American producers have had to pay high tariffs to get their products and services into other nations, while those nation’s often have been given virtually free access to American markets.
The imbalance is what has caused America’s large trade deficit and other financial complications.
Trump’s tariffs have been producing results she said.
“We’re doing very well in respect to a potential trade deal with China,” says @PressSec.
“We feel everyone involved wants to see a trade deal happen — and the ball is moving in the right direction.” pic.twitter.com/GfsGBOzaWJ
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“We’re doing very well in respect to a potential trade deal with China. There have now been 18 proposals and more than 100 countries around the world who are wanting to make a deal with the United States of America,” Leavitt confirmed.
“The president and administration are setting the stage for a deal with China. … We feel everyone involved wants to see a trade deal happen — and the ball is moving in the right direction.”
The Daily Mail pointed out the Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed up 600 points on the announcement. Actually, the market surged about 1,000 points on the news.
Fox News reported she continued, “You have Secretary Bessent, Secretary Lutnick, Ambassador Greer, NEC Director Hassett and Peter Navarro, the entire trade team meeting with 34 countries this week alone. We are moving at Trump speed to ensure these deals are made on behalf of the American worker and the American people.”
Reports confirmed that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the same time was telling an investor summit he believes the tariff impasse between the U.S. and China will de-escalate soon.
Reports also have cited progress on deals major trading partners like Japan, Indian and more.
JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt announces the White House is meeting with 34 COUNTRIES this week to negotiate trade deals
There are already 18 proposals on paper
“We’re working at TRUMP SPEED to ensure these deals are made on behalf of the American worker,” Leavitt said.
LFG! pic.twitter.com/GYfaUiX4jv
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