Trump adviser: 15 countries have sent trade deal proposals

WASHINGTON: The US administration on Thursday said it has received trade negotiation offers from more than 15 countries, following President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday that it would pause most of its worldwide tariffs for 90 days, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

This does not mean that an agreement has been reached, but it does mean that representatives of various countries are calling and putting clear offers on the table, Trump's Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, told Fox News.

He repeatedly stated that there will be no off-the-shelf solutions, but that negotiations are aimed at achieving tailored results.

According to earlier statements from the administration, representatives from more than 75 countries had already called the White House to express their willingness to engage in talks.

Trump said he had been waiting in vain for a call from China as of Wednesday. Hassett also stated in the interview that a meeting with senior staff was planned, after which they intend to present the president with a list of priorities that experts believe Trump should set.

While Trump paused tariffs on most US major trading partners, he did not do so for China.

-- BERNAMA