More than 50 countries have reached out to the President to begin tariff negotiations

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Hmm, i am doubtful of this. As far as i can see, not a single country has approached Trump to secure a tariff deal.
Well the UK prime minister Sir Kier Stalin, went to the white house to broker a deal, and even then it was on behalf of Jaguar / Landrover / Rolls royce.
Deals for rich people who want to buy their cars. And even then there is some fine print at the bottom of the page that says "this is not a deal".

This is a complete joke, Trump seems to have the idea that those countries pay the tariffs. They don't. Americans will pay those extra tariffs, straight into Donald's gubmint koffers. And EVERYONE will be affected, farmers, auto makers, chemical companies, clothing manufacturers.
Why? Because all the big companies thought it was a great idea to OUTSOURCE the manufacturing to other countries, where labour & materials are much cheaper. Apple could not make a single iPhone in the US even if they wanted to. They are going to outsource it to India. How's that working out for you, Apple? You can't even make the damn chips, only 4 countries in the world that can make those chips, and not one of them is the US!
Trump is worthy of a new Narcist scale, going from Jesus (0%) to Trump (2000%). You peeps are well & truly screwed, sorry to say.

How are we screwed? 

These negotiations are driven by Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan on Trade,” which imposes tariffs to address trade deficits and non-tariff barriers, with a 90-day pause (ending early July 2025) for most countries except China. Its May we got 60 days.


Ive theorized in this thread, for example, if the Chinese tariff continued at the raised rate the the average American household would see an extra 900-1200 dollars A YEAR cost. As Ive mentioned over and over, his prescription medicine bill we save my household double that, throw in our savings on petrol, we will easily be ahead of the game for 2025 and 2026 YMMV. 

You are speaking emotionally, WCSWNFB, while Im speaking economically and logically, that sooner or later the 7-8 major trade countries will have trade deals with the US, till then TPTB will operate under temporary agreements.

 

 
Yes, several countries are actively negotiating trade deals with the United States, primarily in response to President Donald Trump's tariff policies initiated in April 2025. Here’s a summary based on recent information:

• United Kingdom: A trade deal was announced on May 8, 2025, which provides American companies increased market access, particularly in agriculture, and reduces non-tariff barriers. This deal is seen as a framework for further negotiations and includes a 10% U.S. tariff on U.K. goods.
  
• China: Following talks in Geneva, a temporary trade truce was announced on May 12, 2025, reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10% for 90 days. Both sides agreed to continue discussions through a consultation mechanism, with no major concessions beyond tariff reductions.
  
• South Korea: Negotiations are underway, with South Korea sending a team to the U.S. to discuss trade imbalances, tariffs, and other issues like shipbuilding and U.S. LNG purchases. However, progress is slowed by South Korea’s caretaker government due to an election scheduled for June 2025.
  
• Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is engaged in talks to avoid U.S. auto tariffs, offering potential deals involving U.S. LNG, cars, agriculture, and defense. A deal is anticipated by mid-June 2025, with non-tariff barriers being a key issue.
  
• Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Trump to discuss deepening economic ties, with trade negotiations high on the agenda.
  
• Southeast Asian Countries: Economic ministers from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are in the U.S. seeking trade deals to mitigate tariffs ranging from 32% to 49%. These negotiations are complicated by China’s influence in the region and its warning against deals that harm its interests.
  
• Mexico and Canada: Under the USMCA, Mexico is largely unaffected by new tariffs, with ongoing discussions focusing on security issues like migration and fentanyl trafficking rather than trade restructuring. Canada’s trade minister has reported no significant progress on tariff negotiations, and renegotiating the USMCA is not currently on the table.
  
• Other Countries: The Trump administration claims negotiations with 17 of 18 major trading partners, covering 97-98% of the U.S. trade deficit. Countries like India and Italy have been mentioned in discussions, but no specific deals have been finalized. The administration aims to wrap up 80-90% of these by year-end, though many talks remain tentative.
  

These negotiations are driven by Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan on Trade,” which imposes tariffs to address trade deficits and non-tariff barriers, with a 90-day pause (ending early July 2025) for most countries except China. Its May we got 60 days.

However, foreign officials note that many proposals are preliminary, and comprehensive deals are complex and may not materialize quickly.
Always consider that trade negotiations are fluid, and outcomes depend on political, economic, and geopolitical factors. For the latest updates, checking primary sources like the Office of the United States Trade Representative (ustr.gov) or recent news is advisable.