Frustrated world leaders wonder if Trump even wants a deal

In response to global market panic, world leaders rushed to offer US President Donald Trump deals to lower tariffs across the board, with uncertainty surrounding Trump’s demands and willingness to make agreements. Trump set a high bar, insisting on eliminating bilateral trade deficits, causing frustration and confusion among affected governments. Despite offers like Vietnam’s proposal to eliminate all duties, Trump’s adviser Peter Navarro rejected such approaches, leaving countries hopeful for potential agreements during Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The outcome of any deal could serve as a template for other countries and provide insight into acceptable terms, potentially easing global equities uncertainty.

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