White House Is Reviewing 15 Trade Deals, According to NEC Director Hassett
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Hassett told CNBC that 'there's a big inventory of deals' close to being finalized. Later, he told reporters that the U.S. Trade Representative's office is analyzing the offers to determine if they're strong enough to bring to the president for approval. A high-level meeting was scheduled for Thursday to decide how to move forward on the proposals. These potential trade agreements are part of the administration's effort to manage the fallout from the recent wave of tariffs.
Interestingly, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, President Trump has privately admitted that his trade strategy might lead to a recession. However, he is focused on avoiding a full-blown depression. The comment shows that the administration does have some concerns about the economic impact of the growing trade tensions. While the 90-day pause has helped calm some market fears, the long-term effects of the tariff policy remain uncertain as negotiations continue behind the scenes.
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