Global Leaders Flock to Washington for Trade Talks Amid Tariff Turmoil

Trump Advisers Say 50-Plus Countries Have Reached Out for Tariff Talks with White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is receiving unprecedented interest from around the world in negotiating tariff agreements, according to senior advisers.

Aides to President Donald Trump say that more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House seeking talks on tariffs, a move that has caught many off guard.

"It's been a real surprise, to be honest," said a senior administration official. "We're seeing a lot of interest from countries that don't typically engage in this type of dialogue with us."

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the countries are seeking to negotiate tariff agreements that would benefit their own economies, as well as those of the United States.

The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on a number of countries in recent months, including China, Canada and the European Union, in an effort to protect American industries and reduce the country's trade deficit.

The move has sparked outrage from many countries, who claim that the tariffs are unfair and damaging to their own economies.

However, the Trump administration sees the tariffs as a key part of its efforts to rebalance the global economy and create jobs in the United States.

"We're not afraid to use tariffs as a tool to level the playing field," said the senior administration official. "And if that means we have to have tough conversations with some of our international partners, then so be it."

The administration has already reached agreement on tariff reductions with a number of countries, including Australia, Japan and South Korea.

It's unclear how many of the 50-plus countries that have reached out to the White House will ultimately reach agreement on tariff reductions. However, the administration is optimistic that a number of countries will come to the table and negotiate.

"We're seeing a lot of interest and a lot of enthusiasm," said the senior administration official. "And we're hopeful that we'll be able to make some progress in the coming weeks and months."