World leaders’ reaction on new a slate of new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump (AAP).

US President Donald Trump (AAP). Source: ABACA / Pool/ABACA/PA

As the global economy reels in the aftermath of U-S President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Mr Trump claims more than 50 nations have reached out to try and negotiate deals with the U-S.


As U-S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that more than 50 countries have approached the administration about lowering their non-tariff trade barriers, lowering their tariffs, and stopping currency manipulation. And they've been bad actors for a long time, and it's not the kind of thing you can negotiate away in days or weeks.

He said that decisions on potential concessions are up to the president.

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