Core Insights - The upcoming weeks and months are crucial for the Trump administration to advance its international trade priorities [1][2] - The use of tariffs has been highlighted as a strategic tool to facilitate trade negotiations, particularly with China [3][4] Trade Agreements and Impact - The administration has signed over 10 trade agreements within the first six months, with a total nearing 20 after the recent four agreements [5][6] - These agreements target countries that account for over 50% of the trade deficit inherited by the administration, aiming to mitigate trade imbalances [6] - Key components of these agreements include commitments for foreign direct investment (FDI) exceeding $1 trillion and energy purchases from the U.S. exceeding $800 billion [7] Future Expectations - Expectations for the first half of the next year include finalizing agreements with remaining countries, such as Taiwan, before focusing on larger negotiations with China [8][9]