Office of the United States Trade Representative: Negotiations are underway on alternatives to reciprocal trade

According to BlockBeats, on April 25th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative stated on Friday that it is in "continuous contact" with Japan and other countries for alternative reciprocal trade arrangements that may eliminate or reduce the current 10% tariff level imposed on most countries. A spokesperson for the Office of the United States Trade Representative said in an email statement that these negotiations are substantive and technical, but President Donald Trump "will ultimately decide whether to make alternative arrangements with any country. (Golden Ten)