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Miran Talks Trump's Tariffs, Exemptions and Waller
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-07 17:42
Day 200 and the tariffs take effect. I guess they'll start there. Is this it.Are we here. This is the tariff regime. Realizing you've got an extension with Mexico, you're working on a deal with China.These are the numbers that we've been waiting for. Yes, well, they will they stay in place the way they are. First of all, thank you for having me.It's great to be back. Look, you know, I think that the restructuring of the global trading system that the president has undertaken and successfully executed has be ...
USTR Greer Touts Tariffs, Says Swiss Trade Talks Challenging
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-05 13:21
Trade Negotiations & Agreements - Deals with numerous countries are largely set, with paperwork to be finalized in the coming weeks or months [1][2] - Agreements are premised on countries opening their markets and fulfilling investment/purchase commitments [12] - The administration is focused on implementing reached deals and monitoring compliance, with potential tariff reinstatement for non-compliance [9][10][11][12] Trade Deficit & Tariffs - Tariff rates are largely determined by a country's trade deficit with the United States and their willingness to address it [3] - High tariffs are imposed on countries where a path forward on reducing the trade deficit and opening markets could not be fully resolved [5] - A 40% additional tariff will be imposed on sham transshipment, which has always been illegal [17] Country-Specific Trade Relations - The US has a nearly $40 billion trade deficit with Switzerland, and was unable to reach an agreement to reduce it [4] - Indonesia has made commitments on tariff levels and non-tariff barriers, including removing tariffs and addressing agricultural inspections and digital trade [10][11] Policy & Strategy - The administration is shifting from a 70-year policy based on purely efficiency to a new policy based on fair, balanced trade [19] - The president has the authority to regulate imports, and the administration is confident in its legal position regarding tariffs [25] - The administration is prepared to use whatever tools are necessary to rectify the trade deficit and change the global trading system [28]