The Trump administration confirmed Tuesday that it has sent formal letters to multiple countries, reminding them to submit their “best offers” on trade negotiations ahead of a fast-approaching deadline.

“The president expects good deals, and we are on track for that,” Leavitt said, insisting that U.S. officials are in active talks with many key trading partners around the world.

But the need for a “friendly reminder” has fueled skepticism regarding the administration’s claims that the aggressive tariffs have motivated trading partners to negotiate deals with the US. Social media users accused the administration of approaching desperation as the deadline approaches.