US President Donald Trump has signaled his willingness to negotiate trade agreements with countries looking to avoid upcoming US tariffs. However, he emphasized that any such deals would have to be arranged after his administration implements the planned reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump disclosed that multiple countries, including Britain, have approached the US in hopes of securing trade exemptions.
“They want to make deals. It’s possible if we can get something for the deal,” Trump stated. “But yeah, I’m certainly open to that. If we can do something where we get something for it.”
When asked if these negotiations could be completed before April 2, Trump responded, “No, probably later. It’s a process.”
Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Also in the Pipeline
In addition to the planned reciprocal tariffs, Trump announced that his administration would soon introduce new tariffs targeting the pharmaceutical industry. However, he did not provide specifics on the timeline or the tariff rates.
The administration’s trade policies continue to evolve, with Trump’s focus remaining on ensuring favorable terms for the US. As the implementation date for the tariffs approaches, the potential for trade negotiations remains open, but only under conditions favorable to the administration.
With the April 2 deadline looming, businesses and foreign governments will be closely monitoring how these policies unfold and whether any exemptions will be granted in the aftermath of the tariff announcements.