Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks with White House

More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin negotiations over President Donald Trump's new tariffs, according to top administration officials. The tariffs, announced on April 2, aim to redraw global trade rules and have sparked fears of a recession. Countries like China, Israel and Vietnam have already retaliated or expressed concerns. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that unfair trade practices can't be resolved quickly, while White House trade adviser Peter Navarro defended the tariffs, saying they're necessary to reset global trade.

*This news has been published on The Hindu on 7th April, 2025