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.
I was just joking around. I can’t imagine that the public would tolerate, much less be fooled by, such transparent and sloppy manipulation. That would be like the US President selling crypto, or promoting a brand of cars, or selling access to himself. I just don’t see that happening.