The Trump administration expects to finalize initial tariff deals with some trading partners “within weeks,” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on April 30, adding that no official talks have been held with China so far.
Greer told Fox News that the administration is focused on a “targeted mission” of achieving reciprocal trade, reducing the $1.2 trillion trade deficit, increasing market access, reducing tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers, and enhancing economic security.
Having a focused approach means the administration will likely conclude the tariff deals in a much shorter time than usual, Greer said.
“I would say that we have deals that are, that are close,” Greer stated. “As the negotiator, I don’t like to negotiate in public, but I will say we’re talking about a matter of weeks and not months, to have some initial deals announced.”…