Summary
The Trump administration admitted it sent formal letters to several countries urging them to submit trade proposals by July 8, the deadline for its “90 deals in 90 days” initiative.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called them “friendly reminders,” but critics mocked the move as desperate.
The initiative began in April after Trump paused new tariffs amid market unrest.
Online commentators questioned whether deals will materialize, accusing the administration of backpedaling from bold claims about trade leverage and partner enthusiasm.
Fungal Notice! From the President of the United States of America.
Dear Country or Nation State,
We are writing you to remind you of your nation’s terminated trade deal. Reply to this notice immediately to replace your previous trade deal.
Notice: failure to replace your trade deal with the United States will result in Trump’s Trade Tariffs™ at non-fixed rates of 10% to 250%¹.
Contact your US consulate representative today to inquire about our Kiss Trump’s Ass Discount program!
¹ Trump’s Trade Tariffs™ subject to random and chaotic changes without notice.