By John Q. Hosedrinker 
As the 90-day pause on President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs nears its end, the administration faces the challenge of delivering on promised trade deals. Despite initially aiming for “90 deals in 90 days,” the administration has only secured one confirmed deal with the United Kingdom, along with preliminary agreements with China and a potential deal with India. Negotiations with Japan are faltering, with the possibility of increased tariffs looming if an agreement isn’t reached. Experts suggest that the lack of progress stems from uncertainty about the administration’s objectives and the complexity of trade negotiations. Consequently, the deadline may be extended, with the expectation that most critical trade deals will be finalized by Labor Day.
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Donald Trump Vowed 90 Deals in 90 Days. He’s Only Made One. That’s the headline, and the story it tells is pretty clear, isn’t it? The promise was bold, the timeframe specific, but the results… well, they speak for themselves. The initial reaction? It’s hard not to feel a little cynical, a little like you’ve heard it all before. This isn’t exactly surprising. He made a claim, a big one, and didn’t deliver. It’s a pattern, one we’ve become accustomed to.
He made the vow. And let’s be honest, some people probably believed him. That’s just how it works sometimes. He also doesn’t seem to grasp the complexities of international trade or how the world actually functions. The idea of signing 90 deals in such a short period felt like a reach from the start, didn’t it? Especially when you consider the intricate nature of international agreements.
The lack of success isn’t just about failing to meet a goal; it also highlights a deeper issue. It reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how the world works, and a disconnect from reality. Words, in this scenario, clearly didn’t equal action. It’s almost as if his words were a magic trick, expecting the world to change on command.
The one deal that did materialize? From what I understand, it was with a country where the US already had a trade surplus. Some might say it was the easiest one to get done, therefore not a real accomplishment. Perhaps even a political move, or maybe it involved a used airplane. I can’t say for sure, and frankly, I don’t care.
Then there’s the matter of the “deals” themselves. It seems there’s a lot of confusion about what actually counts as a deal. Is it just about signing something, or is it about the actual impact and benefits? It’s a question worth asking, especially when considering some of his other ventures.
There is this feeling that any deals that actually happen would only lead to minimal gains. Maybe this is for the best. It makes you wonder about the long-term consequences. Remember the old NAFTA? Apparently, that didn’t fix things.
The situation is further compounded by his approach to diplomacy. The lack of trust is a major issue. When the US is viewed with suspicion, it makes deal-making even harder. Who wants to make deals with a country that can’t be trusted to keep its word or who changes positions on a whim?
The irony is rich. The promise was “America First,” but these deals, if they were made, would seemingly go against that idea of focusing on domestic production. So, it’s not really a surprise that people are questioning the sincerity of the promise. He was too busy chasing the next flashy product, the next branding opportunity. It’s clear that some of these ventures were more about personal gain than benefiting the country.
He had the world in good economic shape to begin with. The idea of restarting all over again with more empty promises is just silly.
And then there’s the cult of personality. The idea of the show, the spectacle, being more important than the substance. His followers are going to embrace it. They will not see the failure. His base loves a circus, and they are going to get one.
The lack of verifiable deals is an embarrassment. It’s something that needs to be documented and archived. It’s about remembering that the words and the reality can be two very different things. It’s not about any particular group or individual; it’s about the importance of accountability and truth.