Trump threatened to conclude a trade deal without the consent of the countries

The United States can independently conclude trade deals with countries that refuse the offer. This was announced on Thursday, April 17, by US President Donald Trump.

"Everyone wants to make a deal, and if they don't want to make a deal, then we'll make it for them, because that's exactly what's going to happen," he said, answering questions from reporters. The broadcast was posted on the White House's YouTube channel.

At the same time, the head of state added that Washington was "really making deals" and would do so, despite its willingness to listen to interested parties.

Trade raft: China strengthens ties with Southeast Asia due to US pressure

Why Beijing's partners don't want to cut ties with the American market

On April 2, Trump announced the introduction of 10% base duties on products imported from other countries. For the European Union (EU), this figure was raised to 20%, and for China — to 34%.

On April 9, the US president announced the suspension of duties previously imposed on a number of countries for 90 days. He also announced an immediate increase in duties on products from China to 125%. On April 10, this figure reached 145%.