The U.S. trade representative is sending “friendly reminders” that a trade negotiation deadline is coming due, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Leavitt, at a June 3 press briefing, confirmed a report by Reuters about a new trade deadline.
The Reuters report published on Tuesday morning said the letters demand that countries engaged in trade talks with the United States send their “best offer” by June 4 to “accelerate” talks. A draft copy of the letter seen by Reuters said the United States wants to see plans to remedy nontariff trade barriers and promises that foreign nations will purchase industrial and agricultural products….
US Sends Letters to Trade Partners to Seek ‘Best Offers’ by June 4
