The United States is currently engaged in trade negotiations with more than 75 countries as part of the Trump administration’s effort to establish new trade agreements during the 90-day pause on recently implemented tariffs.
The effort follows President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement imposing reciprocal tariffs, which were later streamlined into a temporary 10 percent rate for most countries while talks are underway.
President Trump initiated the 90-day suspension following formal requests from several countries, including Vietnam, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom, seeking time to negotiate new trade terms.
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China remains an exception under the plan, subject to a significantly higher 145 percent tariff rate due to what administration officials describe as persistent trade imbalances and long-standing violations of fair trade practices.
“Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest level Japanese Trade Representatives. It was a very productive meeting. Every Nation, including China, wants to meet! Today, Italy!” Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social, highlighting the global response to the new U.S. trade policy.
Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest level Japanese Trade Representatives. It was a very productive meeting. Every Nation, including China, wants to meet! Today, Italy!
From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/17/25 08:02… pic.twitter.com/1HL3sntbDC
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 17, 2025
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According to White House trade advisor Kevin Hassett, 75 countries have formally reached out to begin talks.
Among them, 15 are now involved in what Hassett described as “active” negotiations, while others are preparing formal proposals or exploratory discussions.
Recent days have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity.
On Wednesday, Japan’s Economic Revitalization Minister Ryōsei Akazawa met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington.
The Japanese delegation also held an unplanned meeting with President Trump, which both sides later described as constructive.
“A Great Honor to have just met with the Japanese Delegation on Trade. Big Progress!” Trump posted.
A Great Honor to have just met with the Japanese Delegation on Trade. Big Progress!
From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/16/25 05:48 PM pic.twitter.com/oHtXmtFQEx
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 16, 2025
While no final agreement was announced, Japanese officials remain optimistic. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba indicated Japan is preparing a broad proposal involving liquefied natural gas imports, automobile exports, agriculture, and defense trade with the goal of eliminating tariffs entirely.
The United Kingdom is also in high-level talks with the Trump administration.
Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday said a trade agreement with the U.K. is “imminent,” following comments from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer supporting the tariff pause.
Starmer called Trump’s approach “understandable” and acknowledged the U.K. would not secure the fully open trade deal it previously envisioned post-Brexit.
In an effort to ease tensions and speed negotiations, the U.K. government announced a reduction of tariffs on 89 categories of U.S. imports, including electric vehicle batteries, fruit juices, spices, and pasta.
Starmer’s administration has also expressed willingness to reduce digital services taxes on American tech companies—an issue long prioritized by President Trump.
“We’re certainly working very hard with Keir Starmer’s government,” Vance told UnHerd.
“The president really loves the United Kingdom. He loved the queen. He admires and loves the king. It is a very important relationship.”
“The president really loves the United Kingdom. He loved the Queen. He admires and loves the King. It is a very important relationship,” Vance said in an interview pic.twitter.com/MpMHllJ886
— The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) April 15, 2025
Other nations currently involved in negotiations include Australia, South Korea, India, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
All are seeking to finalize terms before the 90-day tariff pause expires.
President Trump has also expressed optimism about securing a new agreement with the European Union, telling reporters during a joint appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday, “We’re gonna have very little problem making a deal with Europe.”
The administration’s current tariff policy applies a uniform 10 percent rate on imports from most countries, a move officials say incentivizes swift negotiation while preserving leverage.
Talks are ongoing with multiple trading blocs and individual governments, with White House officials emphasizing that agreements reached within the 90-day window will exempt signatories from the new tariff structure.
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