Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

More than a month after President Donald Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and assurances of ongoing talks.

More than a month after President Donald Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and assurances of ongoing talks. 

With China, the U.S. has secured no major changes other than offsetting step-downs of recent import duties and import restrictions.  

And an accord with the U.K., announced last Wednesday, offered little beyond improved access for U.S. meats and ethanol. 

The White House has said both agreements are starting points. While it’s been enough to soothe international markets and restore U.S. stock gains, the Trump administration has little to show in the way of concessions gained from the agreements.  

The U.K. agreement saw British businesses win clear concessions from the Trump administration, including lower U.S. trade barriers for its vehicles, steel and aluminum products.