Hassett explained that the US is considering offers from 15 countries on customs contracts and are close to concluding agreements with some of them. Advisor Donald Trump did not mention them, but he added that on Thursday representatives of the American administration would continue work on this matter.
According to Hassett, in the next 3-4 weeks you should expect “many movements on trade contracts”. – We have a long list of contracts that are close to the finish – emphasized the adviser of the American president.
Trump changes his duties' decision
Hassett, who is the director of the US National Economic Council, also assured that A direct cause Changes in Trump's decision on customs tariffs There was no situation on the American bond market. He also added that she could accelerate her a bit. He also hinted that the White House administration assumed such a development of events. On Wednesday, the profitability of American 10-year bonds increased above 4.5 percent, and 30-year-olds-above 5 percent. And she approached the 2-year maximum.
On Wednesday, Trump suddenly changed his decision on customs duties and hung additional tariffs imposed on imports from most countries of the world for 90 days. At the same time, he raised duties to products from China to 125 percent. The change of the White House position caused positive reactions on the stock exchanges ranging from the United States to Asia to Europe.
