Trump Says Trade Deals Will Be Finalized in 3 to 4 Weeks – Is This the End of Tariff Uncertainty?

President Donald Trump recently shared his expectation that the U.S. will finalize important trade agreements with key partners within the next three to four weeks. Speaking to Time magazine, Trump expressed confidence that these deals will be concluded soon. “I’d say we’re about three to four weeks away from being finished,” he said.

While Trump acknowledged that some countries might request changes to the deals, he indicated that he is ready to wrap things up. "I’m pretty much set and ready to go," he added.

Trump also mentioned that negotiations with Japan are nearly complete. “I’m getting along very well with Japan, and a deal is very close,” he said during a press briefing at the White House.

However, the situation with China remains more uncertain. While Trump stated that talks with China are ongoing and that he’s “doing fine with everybody,” he added that he wouldn’t call President Xi Jinping unless Xi called him first. Trump later confirmed that the two leaders had spoken, but did not reveal the details of the conversation.

When asked about the timing of his call with Xi, Trump was evasive, saying only, “I’ll let you know at the appropriate time. Let’s see if we can make a deal.”

Earlier this month, Trump imposed steep tariff increases on nearly 60 countries but paused these increases for three months to allow time for negotiations. The 10% baseline tariff remains in place during this period, which has led to a series of visits from foreign representatives eager to reach an agreement. However, China has taken a more defiant stance, making it unclear when a deal will be struck.

Trump also pushed back against claims that his decision to delay tariffs was influenced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. “They didn’t tell me. I did that,” Trump remarked, referring to the decision to pause the tariff hikes. “The bond market was reacting, but I wasn’t concerned.”

Trump is firm in his expectation that trade agreements with major global partners will be finalized within the next 3 to 4 weeks. With ongoing talks, he emphasizes that these deals will set the course for U.S. trade policy and help clarify the future of tariffs.

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