The Journal. Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline
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Jul 8, 2025 
Gavin Bade, a trade policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins to discuss Trump's ambitious push for swift trade agreements. The podcast delves into the initial optimism around Trump's '90 deals in 90 days' initiative and the subsequent roadblocks faced, including stalled negotiations with major trading partners like the UK, China, and Japan. Bade highlights the complexities of trade deals, controversial tariffs, and the political pressures influencing these negotiations. Tune in for insights on the intricate dance of tariffs and diplomacy.
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Ambitious 90-Day Trade Sprint
- Negotiating trade deals usually takes months or years due to their complexity.
- Trump's "90 deals in 90 days" was an unprecedented attempt focusing on narrow, specific issues for speed.
Early Success With UK Deal
- The U.S. struck a deal with the U.K. that eased tariffs and increased market access.
- This early success gave the administration optimism about cutting more deals quickly.
Trade Truce With China
- A tariff truce was reached with China involving reduced tariffs during ongoing negotiations.
- The relationship between the U.S. and China was described as "excellent" at the time.