President Donald Trump’s big promise to secure more than 50 trade deals within 90 days has hit significant roadblocks as the July deadline approaches. Despite reaching a preliminary agreement with the United Kingdom earlier this month, the administration is struggling to make substantial progress with other major trading partners.
The White House continues to promote ongoing negotiations with more than a dozen countries, but foreign officials, U.S. business leaders, and sources close to the talks reveal mounting disagreements. Even nations eager to establish trade agreements, particularly in Asia, are finding the process more complex and time-consuming than initially anticipated.
