On April 26th, according to insiders, the Trump administration has drafted a negotiation framework to deal with trading partners who are eager to reach an agreement to avoid tariff increases. According to this blueprint, US negotiators will use a template to list areas of common concern for both sides to guide the negotiation process. These areas include tariffs, non-tariff barriers, digital trade, economic security, and commercial issues. Given that there will be a continuous stream of foreign governments and trading partners seeking tariff reductions before the end of the tariff suspension period in mid July, the United States plans to receive negotiators from several countries every week and advance negotiations in batches. Insiders added that the framework may still be adjusted, and US officials may raise additional issues regarding some countries.
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