Bessent told host Larry Kudlow that Trump is “better than anyone at giving himself maximum leverage, so what he has done is we outlined the tariffs on April 2 and then gave countries several days to think about it.”
“As I advised on many shows on April 2, I suggested that the foreign officials keep your cool, that you do not escalate and come to us with your offers on how you’re going to drop tariffs, how you’re going to drop non-tariff barriers, how you’re going to stop your currency manipulation, how you’re going to stop the subsidized financing, and at a point, President Trump will be ready to negotiate,” he explained.
Bessent told Kudlow that “50, 60, maybe almost 70 countries” have gotten in contact with the Trump administration looking to negotiate.
Almost 70 countries have now approached us wanting to help rebalance global trade.
On behalf of @POTUS, I'm glad to join @USTradeRep to open talks with Japan as we work to enact the President’s vision for a new Golden Age of Global Trade.pic.twitter.com/PGUGjh7JkH
— Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) April 7, 2025
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We get better trade agreements with all countries. And China loses out completely.
Win-win.
The average person who has learned to put some money into the stock market 9but has zero idea about other markets and their part in the big picture is mewling and puking, as the Bard said. It’s going to be fine, and America, stronger than ever. Heard one whining and crying about it on the Hannity radio show. Laughable if it weren’t so sad.
Love it. Love to see the chorus of Euro Communists dance to the tune Trump plays. Can’t wait to see the jobs come back and the money roll in. Now this is how you defund the left. Right On!!
Look at a chart of the Dow Jones today, stabilized at about 12:00 pm. And only down about 350 points. OOOOOOOH. scary times! President T. knows what he is doing.