White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Thursday he expects several trade agreements could be finalized within the next week or two.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Hassett said he had been briefed on three deals that were “about to happen.” He declined to name the countries involved but signaled optimism about near-term progress.
His remarks come amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to push forward on trade amid tensions with China and ongoing global negotiations.
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