- Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, a key architect of Trump’s first-term economic agenda, explains that the administration’s use of tight 90-day deadlines and tariff pauses is both a negotiation tactic and a way to fit the political calendar, particularly before Congress shifts focus to mid-term elections. Ross acknowledges that while these deadlines have been effective in speeding up trade talks and showcasing U.S. leverage, their repeated use may be losing impact as negotiating partners begin to expect extensions rather than serious penalties.
When it comes to renegotiating deals with foreign economic powers, time is of the essence for the Trump 2.0 team.
