US has tariff deal offers from about 15 countries: White House Economic adviser
The United States has received a tariff deal from about 15 countries, according to the director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hast, who said that the 90-day break with global partners was the result of “conscientious conversations.” According to reports, India is among the best countries on the list, which have openly proposed to US President Donald Trump.
“The pause was based on a conscientious conversation. I called the President and Switzerland with the President of Switzerland yesterday morning, which was incredibly innate, “said Hasin, my father and said CNN.
Haset noted that the United States is currently reviewing these proposals, discussing how to move towards commercial transactions with a new tariff structure. He also noted that the closure of “15-20” countries showed interest in dealing with Washington.
“As of last week, we have almost closed two transactions. We are almost closed.
The current US trade framework in the discussed includes 10% universal basic tariffs, which Haset points out that he will most likely remain immunity until important concessions are made.
“It’s going to take a certain extraordinary deal to get the president out below that rate,” Haset said.
He added that the 90-day window – “very important” to conclude these commercial agreements, offering a strong momentum, on a diplomatic front.
“During the next weeks, we had a lot of movement of world leaders to a white house,” said Haset, pointing to the continued coordination with US trade officials. “And the United States Trading Representative) informed us that there are now 15 countries that have opened open proposals that we are learning and discussing whether they are good enough to the president.”
Haset also said that a trade strategy towards China will be a central topic during the schedule of the cabinet schedule on Thursday. Discussions can focus on whether the United States must create agreements with allies to make a common response to China’s economic structure.
On Wednesday, on Wednesday, Hasset said: “These are things that will be discussed today.”
Although official talks with Beijing have not started yet, Hasst shook the CNBC in those days that “Trump and China’s Leader Xi Jinping had talked in the past.”