Over 50 countries approach Trump administration after tariff hikes

International Desk

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs, representatives from more than 50 countries have approached the White House seeking negotiations, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.

In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, April 6, Hassett said, “I’ve received a report from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office that over 50 countries have approached the President to begin talks.”

Hassett did not disclose the names of the countries or details of the ongoing negotiations. Managing simultaneous negotiations with so many nations is being viewed as a major challenge for the Trump administration, with no clear timeline for how long the talks will take.

Meanwhile, in response to tariffs imposed on Bangladeshi goods, members of the Yunus-led administration held meetings to address the situation. Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters that the government would send two letters to the United States within 48 hours—one addressed to President Donald Trump and the other to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

Shafiqul expressed hope that the letters would help pave the way toward a resolution.