Date |
Title |
Officials |
Location |
April 17, 2018 |
Tweet - "While Japan and South Korea would like us to go back into TPP, I don't like the deal for the United States. Too many contingencies and no way to get out if it doesn't work. Bilateral deals are far more efficient, profitable and better for OUR workers. Look how bad WTO is to U.S." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 13, 2018 |
President Donald J. Trump's Weekly Address |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 12, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Governors and Members of Congress |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
April 12, 2018 |
Tweet - "Would only join TPP if the deal were substantially better than the deal offered to Pres. Obama. We already have BILATERAL deals with six of the eleven nations in TPP, and are working to make a deal with the biggest of those nations, Japan, who has hit us hard on trade for years!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 10, 2018 |
Tweet - "Very thankful for President Xi of China's kind words on tariffs and automobile barriers...also, his enlightenment on intellectual property and technology transfers. We will make great progress together!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 9, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump at Cabinet Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 9, 2018 |
Tweet - "When a car is sent to the United States from China, there is a Tariff to be paid of 2 1/2%. When a car is sent to China from the United States, there is a Tariff to be paid of 25%. Does that sound like free or fair trade. No, it sounds like STUPID TRADE - going on for years!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 8, 2018 |
Tweet - "President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade. China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do. Taxes will become Reciprocal & a deal will be made on Intellectual Property. Great future for both countries!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 7, 2018 |
Tweet - "The United States hasn't had a Trade Surplus with China in 40 years. They must end unfair trade, take down barriers and charge only Reciprocal Tariffs. The U.S. is losing $500 Billion a year, and has been losing Billions of Dollars for decades. Cannot continue!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 6, 2018 |
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate - Adjustments to Aluminum and Steel Imports |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 6, 2018 |
Tweet - "China, which is a great economic power, is considered a Developing Nation within the World Trade Organization. They therefore get tremendous perks and advantages, especially over the U.S. Does anybody think this is fair. We were badly represented. The WTO is unfair to U.S." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 5, 2018 |
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Additional Proposed Section 301 Remedies |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 4, 2018 |
Tweet - "We are not in a trade war with China, that war was lost many years ago by the foolish, or incompetent, people who represented the U.S. Now we have a Trade Deficit of $500 Billion a year, with Intellectual Property Theft of another $300 Billion. We cannot let this continue!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 29, 2018 |
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate - Suspend Application of Duty-Free Treatment to all African Growth and Opportunity Act Goods |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 28, 2018 |
Tweet - ".@USTradeRep just announced an agreement in principle with South Korea on KORUS! A great deal for American and Korean workers. Let's now focus on our important security relationship." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 26, 2018 |
Tweet - "Trade talks going on with numerous countries that, for many years, have not treated the United States fairly. In the end, all will be happy!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 22, 2018 |
Tweet - "As a candidate, I pledged that if elected I would use every lawful tool to combat unfair trade, protect American workers, and defend our national security. Today, we took another critical step to fulfill that commitment. http://45.wh.gov/Section301 " |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 22, 2018 |
Remarks by Vice President Pence at a Tax Cuts to Put America First Event |
Mike Pence |
Manchester, NH |
March 22, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump at Signing of a Presidential Memorandum Targeting China's Economic Aggression |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
March 22, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump at the Generation Next Summit Panel Discussion with Charlie Kirk |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
March 20, 2018 |
Presidential Message to the Congress of the United States |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 15, 2018 |
Tweet - "We do have a Trade Deficit with Canada, as we do with almost all countries (some of them massive). P.M. Justin Trudeau of Canada, a very good guy, doesn't like saying that Canada has a Surplus vs. the U.S.(negotiating), but they do...they almost all do...and that's how I know!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 14, 2018 |
Tweet - "We cannot keep a blind eye to the rampant unfair trade practices against our Country!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 12, 2018 |
Tweet - "Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will be speaking with representatives of the European Union about eliminating the large Tariffs and Barriers they use against the U.S.A. Not fair to our farmers and manufacturers." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 10, 2018 |
Tweet - "Spoke to Prime Minister Abe of Japan, who is very enthusiastic about talks with North Korea. Also discussing opening up Japan to much better trade with the U.S. Currently have a massive $100 Billion Trade Deficit. Not fair or sustainable. It will all work out!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 10, 2018 |
Tweet - "The European Union, wonderful countries who treat the U.S. very badly on trade, are complaining about the tariffs on Steel & Aluminum. If they drop their horrific barriers & tariffs on U.S. products going in, we will likewise drop ours. Big Deficit. If not, we Tax Cars etc. FAIR!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 9, 2018 |
Tweet - "Spoke to PM @TurnbullMalcolm of Australia. He is committed to having a very fair and reciprocal military and trade relationship. Working very quickly on a security agreement so we don't have to impose steel or aluminum tariffs on our ally, the great nation of Australia!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 8, 2018 |
Tweet - "Looking forward to 3:30 P.M. meeting today at the White House. We have to protect & build our Steel and Aluminum Industries while at the same time showing great flexibility and cooperation toward those that are real friends and treat us fairly on both trade and the military." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 7, 2018 |
Tweet - "China has been asked to develop a plan for the year of a One Billion Dollar reduction in their massive Trade Deficit with the United States. Our relationship with China has been a very good one, and we look forward to seeing what ideas they come back with. We must act soon!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 7, 2018 |
Tweet - "From Bush 1 to present, our Country has lost more than 55,000 factories, 6,000,000 manufacturing jobs and accumulated Trade Deficits of more than 12 Trillion Dollars. Last year we had a Trade Deficit of almost 800 Billion Dollars. Bad Policies & Leadership. Must WIN again! #MAGA" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 6, 2018 |
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is cracking down on unfair trade practices & fighting for trade deals that are fair, reciprocal, and trade that puts AMERICAN JOBS AND AMERICAN WORKERS FIRST." |
Mike Pence |
Unknown |
March 5, 2018 |
Tweet - "We have large trade deficits with Mexico and Canada. NAFTA, which is under renegotiation right now, has been a bad deal for U.S.A. Massive relocation of companies & jobs. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum will only come off if new & fair NAFTA agreement is signed. Also, Canada must.....treat our farmers much better. Highly restrictive. Mexico must do much more on stopping drugs from pouring into the U.S. They have not done what needs to be done. Millions of people addicted and dying." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 3, 2018 |
Tweet - "If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there. Big trade imbalance!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 3, 2018 |
Tweet - "The United States has an $800 Billion Dollar Yearly Trade Deficit because of our "very stupid" trade deals and policies. Our jobs and wealth are being given to other countries that have taken advantage of us for years. They laugh at what fools our leaders have been. No more!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 2, 2018 |
Tweet - "When a country Taxes our products coming in at, say, 50%, and we Tax the same product coming into our country at ZERO, not fair or smart. We will soon be starting RECIPROCAL TAXES so that we will charge the same thing as they charge us. $800 Billion Trade Deficit-have no choice!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 2, 2018 |
Tweet - "When a country (USA) is losing many billions of dollars on trade with virtually every country it does business with, trade wars are good, and easy to win. Example, when we are down $100 billion with a certain country and they get cute, don't trade anymore-we win big. It's easy!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 1, 2018 |
Tweet - "Our Steel and Aluminum industries (and many others) have been decimated by decades of unfair trade and bad policy with countries from around the world. We must not let our country, companies and workers be taken advantage of any longer. We want free, fair and SMART TRADE!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 1, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump in Listening Session with Representatives from the Steel and Aluminum Industry |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Feb. 26, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump at 2018 White House Business Session with Governors |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Feb. 13, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, Members of Congress, and Members of the Cabinet in Meeting on Trade |
Mike Pence |
Washington, DC |
Feb. 13, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, Members of Congress, and Members of the Cabinet in Meeting on Trade |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Jan. 26, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump to the World Economic Forum |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Davos, Switzerland |
Jan. 23, 2018 |
Letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate - Safeguards on Imports of Residential Washers and Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Jan. 23, 2018 |
Remarks by President Trump at Signing of Section 201 Actions |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Jan. 2, 2018 |
Tweet - ".@POTUS Trump promised the American people to fight for trade that puts America first and benefits the American people above all else. This President has delivered." |
Mike Pence |
Unknown |
Dec. 22, 2017 |
Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate - Trade with Argentina |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Dec. 5, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump at Taxpayer Family Event |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Dec. 5, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump at Lunch with Republican Members of the Senate |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Nov. 20, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump Before Cabinet Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Nov. 13, 2017 |
Tweet - "After my tour of Asia, all Countries dealing with us on TRADE know that the rules have changed. The United States has to be treated fairly and in a reciprocal fashion. The massive TRADE deficits must go down quickly!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Dallas, TX |
Nov. 10, 2017 |
Tweet - "The United States is prepared to work with each of the leaders in this room today to achieve mutually beneficial commerce that is in the interests of both your countries and mine. That is the message I am here to deliver today." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Da Nang, Vietnam |
Nov. 9, 2017 |
Tweet - "I don't blame China, I blame the incompetence of past Admins for allowing China to take advantage of the U.S. on trade leading up to a point where the U.S. is losing $100's of billions. How can you blame China for taking advantage of people that had no clue? I would've done same!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Beijing, China |
Nov. 9, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump at Business Event with President Xi of China | Beijing, China |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Beijing, China |
Nov. 9, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and President Xi of China in Joint Press Statement | Beijing, China |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Beijing, China |
Oct. 11, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Before Bilateral Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
Aug. 27, 2017 |
Tweet - "We are in the NAFTA (worst trade deal ever made) renegotiation process with Mexico & Canada.Both being very difficult,may have to terminate?" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Aug. 14, 2017 |
Tweet - "The Obstructionist Democrats have given us (or not fixed) some of the worst trade deals in World History. I am changing that fast!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Aug. 14, 2017 |
Tweet - "Heading to Washington this morning. Much work to do. Focus on trade and military. #MAGA" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Aug. 14, 2017 |
Tweet - "Big day in Washington, D.C., even though White House & Oval Office are being renovated. Great trade deals coming for American workers!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Aug. 14, 2017 |
Tweet - "Leaving for New York City and meetings on military purchases and trade." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
Aug. 2, 2017 |
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Signing of H.R. 3364 |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 25, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump Saluting American Heroes |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Struthers, OH |
July 25, 2017 |
Tweet - "Working on major Trade Deal with the United Kingdom. Could be very big & exciting. JOBS! The E.U. is very protectionist with the U.S. STOP!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 24, 2017 |
Tweet - "Our special relationship w/ UK is going to be even better. @USTradeRep & UK's @LiamFox met today to begin new chapter for stronger trade!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 17, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President Introducing President Trump at Made in America Product Showcase |
Mike Pence |
Washington, DC |
July 15, 2017 |
Tweet - "Stock Market at new all-time high! Working on new trade deals that will be great for U.S. and its workers!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 14, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President at the National Governors Association |
Mike Pence |
Providence, RI |
July 9, 2017 |
Tweet - "The G 20 Summit was a great success for the U.S. - Explained that the U.S. must fix the many bad trade deals it has made. Will get done!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 8, 2017 |
Tweet - "Leaving Hamburg for Washington, D.C. and the WH. Just left China's President Xi where we had an excellent meeting on trade & North Korea." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 8, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Hamburg, Germany |
July 8, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and President Widodo of Indonesia Before Bilateral Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Hamburg, Germany |
July 8, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with President Xi of China |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Hamburg, Germany |
July 7, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and President Peña Nieto of Mexico Before Bilateral Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Hamburg, Germany |
July 7, 2017 |
President Donald J. Trump's Weekly Address |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 6, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump at the Three Seas Initiative Summit |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Warsaw, Poland |
July 5, 2017 |
Tweet - "Trade between China and North Korea grew almost 40% in the first quarter. So much for China working with us - but we had to give it a try!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
July 5, 2017 |
Tweet - "The United States made some of the worst Trade Deals in world history.Why should we continue these deals with countries that do not help us?" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
June 30, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and President Moon of the Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
June 30, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump, President Moon, Commerce Secretary Ross, and NEC Director Cohn in Bilateral Meeting |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
June 29, 2017 |
Tweet - "Just finished a very good meeting with the President of South Korea. Many subjects discussed including North Korea and new trade deal!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
June 29, 2017 |
Tweet - "New Sugar deal negotiated with Mexico is a very good one for both Mexico and the U.S. Had no deal for many years which hurt U.S. badly." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
June 27, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President to the US-India Business Council |
Mike Pence |
Washington, DC |
June 15, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President at the Northern Triangle Conference |
Mike Pence |
Miami, FL |
May 30, 2017 |
Tweet - "We have a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. Very bad for U.S. This will change" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
May 27, 2017 |
Tweet - "Just left the #G7Summit. Had great meetings on everything, especially on trade where...."we push for the removal of all trade-distorting practices....to foster a truly level playing field." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
May 24, 2017 |
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade |
George Perdue |
Washington, DC |
May 15, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President and USTR Lighthizer at a Swearing-in Ceremony |
Mike Pence |
Washington, DC |
April 29, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump at Make America Great Again Rally | Harrisburg, PA |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Harrisburg, PA |
April 27, 2017 |
Tweet - "I received calls from the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada asking to renegotiate NAFTA rather than terminate. I agreed...subject to the fact that if we do not reach a fair deal for all, we will then terminate NAFTA. Relationships are good-deal very possible!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 27, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with President Macri of Argentina |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
April 26, 2017 |
Tweet - "The U.S. recorded its slowest economic growth in five years (2016). GDP up only 1.6%. Trade deficits hurt the economy very badly." |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 22, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President and Australian Prime Minister Turnbull at a Press Conference |
Mike Pence |
Sydney, Australia |
April 20, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Gentiloni of Italy in Joint Press Conference |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
April 19, 2017 |
Remarks by the Vice President to US-Japanese Business Community |
Mike Pence |
Tokyo, Japan |
April 18, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump on Buy American, Hire American Executive Order |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Kenosha, WI |
April 11, 2017 |
Tweet - "I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the U.S. will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem!" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
April 6, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump to the Press -- Aboard Air Force One En Route West Palm Beach, Florida |
Pres. Donald Trump |
West Palm Beach, FL |
March 30, 2017 |
Tweet - "The meeting next week with China will be a very difficult one in that we can no longer have massive trade deficits...and job losses. American companies must be prepared to look at other alternatives" |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Unknown |
March 17, 2017 |
Joint Press Conference with President Trump and German Chancellor Merkel |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |
March 16, 2017 |
Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence at St. Patrick's Day Reception |
Pres. Donald Trump |
Washington, DC |