Trump Tariffs Prompt Global Response As Over 50 Countries Open Trade Talks With U.S

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More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks following Trump’s new tariffs, according to the Associated Press. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said unfair trade practices can’t be resolved “in days or weeks,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the tariffs will proceed. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to raise the issue during his Monday visit to the White House. A bipartisan bill backed by several Republican senators would require presidential tariffs to be approved by Congress within 60 days or automatically expire.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks

00:05following Trump's new tariffs, according to the Associated Press.

00:09Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said unfair trade practices can't be resolved

00:14in days or weeks, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the tariffs will proceed.

00:20Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to raise the issue during his Monday visit

00:24to the White House. A bipartisan-backed bill by several Republican senators would

00:29require presidential tariffs to be approved by Congress within 60 days or automatically expire.

00:35For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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