As his first 100 days neared, President Trump claimed he had secured or was finalizing 200 trade deals worldwide, despite skepticism from the media.
In a tense Time interview, Trump defended his aggressive trade approach, promising the deals would be revealed in a few weeks and reshape global commerce in favor of the U.S.
Comparing the U.S. to a “giant department store,” Trump said countries would now pay for access and fairer trade terms. He touted $7 trillion in new investments and insisted his tariffs were driving unprecedented growth.