More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says
- Over 50 countries have expressed interest in negotiating new trade agreements with the Trump administration, according to White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
- Hassett emphasized that U.S. Manufacturing is booming, although he acknowledged potential short-term pain for consumers.
- Hassett noted receiving 'anecdotal word' that some U.S. Auto plants are adding second shifts due to the tariffs.
- Hassett remarked that past tariff policies have led to job losses despite lower prices, questioning the effectiveness of cheap goods in improving real wages.
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Nearly 50 countries want tariff deals, Trump trade chief Greer says
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will tell the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday that nearly 50 countries have approached him to discuss new sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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More than 50 countries have spoken to the US to negotiate tariffs, according to the White House
More than 50 countries affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy have spoken to the president in order to negotiate the charges, White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said this Sunday. "Last night I received a report from the Trade Representative that more than 50 countries have contacted the president to start a negotiation," Hassett said in an interview on the ABC News' 'This Week' program."More than 50 cou…
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