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White House denies Trump mulling 90-day tariff pause, terms it fake news
Washington DC, April 7: The White House on Monday dismissed as "fake news" reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs.
White House official says over 50 nations seeking new trade deals
Washington DC, April 7: Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House Economic Council, defended the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Sunday (local time) and said that while many countries are upset and retaliating, the tariffs have led to over 50 countries reaching out to the US to begin new trade negotiations.
Trump adviser suggests tariff plans remain fluid days before April 2 implementation
Washington, March 31: One of US President Donald Trump's top economic advisers declined to say how many countries would be targeted by the President's promised reciprocal tariffs this week and suggested the plans remain fluid.