President Donald Trump’s tough stance on global trade is already paying off. According to White House officials, the administration has received specific trade proposals from more than 15 countries seeking to negotiate fairer terms with the United States—just days after the President announced sweeping tariff reforms.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed the incoming offers, noting that each proposal is now under careful review. “We’re evaluating these deals based on one standard,” Hassett said. “Do they put America first, fix imbalances, and support U.S. workers? If not, they won’t fly.”
The surge in interest comes after Trump implemented a 90-day pause on most tariffs, slashing rates to 10% for nations willing to engage in good-faith negotiations. However, the administration made clear that China—due to its continued trade abuses—will face a 125% tariff with no exemptions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the results as evidence that Trump’s America First strategy is driving global engagement. “The pressure we’ve applied is working,” Bessent said. “For years, other countries took advantage of our open markets while blocking ours. That ends now.”
Though the administration has not publicly identified all the nations involved, insiders suggest that countries like Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and several EU members are among those moving quickly to cut deals. The European Union has already paused its planned retaliatory tariffs and signaled a willingness to engage seriously during the 90-day suspension.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the shift in tone, stating that while the EU is preparing fallback measures, it is committed to pursuing resolution through negotiation during this window.
The Trump administration has made it clear: those who negotiate fairly will benefit, while those who continue exploitative trade practices will face steep consequences. This approach is a sharp departure from decades of globalist trade policy that left American industries and workers behind.
With more countries lining up to strike individual trade deals, Trump’s strategy is reshaping the global playing field—putting the U.S. back in control of its economic destiny. As the President said when announcing the tariffs, “We’re no longer going to be the piggy bank for the world.”
The next 90 days are expected to be filled with high-stakes talks, and with the Trump administration setting the terms, the world is learning that trade with the United States must be earned—and it must be fair.
HASSETT: “We have a meeting today… where we’re going to present a list to @POTUS of what we think his priorities might look like… we’ve already got offers on the table from more than 15 countries… that doesn’t mean there’s a deal, but… this is moving fast.” pic.twitter.com/3vH5QrN1R0
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 10, 2025