
WASHINGTON — Just a few weeks ago, President Donald Trump and White House aides were boasting that his tariffs would force a legion of foreign nations to rush into new trade deals — and that Trump's prowess would yield more favorable terms for the U.S. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “I’m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my a--,” Trump said last month before his reciprocal tariffs were due to go into effect.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump is downplaying the rush for trade deals after promising quick wins from tariffs, as talks are moving slower than he first suggested.
Key Points:
Trump’s tariffs could keep prices higher for consumers and create more uncertainty for workers, small businesses, and markets if trade talks drag on.
Any trade deals Trump reaches could lower some tariffs and open foreign markets for US businesses and workers.
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Primary subject of the article; his changing public stance on trade deals and tariffs drives the entire story.
Key administration official explaining the negotiation timeline and status of talks with trading partners.
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