President Donald Trump has just dropped a bombshell on the global trade stage: the clock is ticking for 150 countries to make a deal with the United States, or face higher tariffs. In a recent business roundtable in Abu Dhabi, Trump made it clear that negotiations are moving too slowly for his liking, and that he’s not willing to wait around forever.
If you thought Trump’s trade war was over, think again. With over 100 countries already offering to negotiate new trade deals with the US, the pressure is on for Trump’s team to lock in agreements before the looming deadline. If deals aren’t reached in the next two to three weeks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will be sending out letters detailing the new tariffs that countries will be facing.
The stakes are high, with some tariffs reaching as high as 50%. While Trump has promised to be fair in his negotiations, smaller countries with large trade gaps could be hit hard. With the threat of reciprocal tariffs looming, countries around the world are scrambling to secure favorable deals with the US.
So, what does this mean for the global economy? It’s clear that Trump is not backing down when it comes to his America-first trade policy. Countries that have been relying on favorable trade terms with the US may soon find themselves facing higher tariffs and increased costs of doing business.
As the clock ticks down, the pressure is on for countries to make a deal with the US. Will they be able to negotiate in time, or will they face the consequences of Trump’s tough stance on trade? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – the world of global trade is in for a bumpy ride as Trump turns up the heat on his trade war once
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