US Treasury Secretary Says Around 70 Countries Have Reached Out Over Tariffs

Bessent also said on Tuesday that he believes ‘a couple of big trading partners’ will ’do deals very quickly.’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the West Wing after doing a television interview on the North Lawn of the White House on March 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that about 70 countries have reached out to the Trump administration to negotiate on tariffs that were announced this past week.

While he did not confirm whether there was any headway in negotiations, Bessent told Fox News’ Larry Kudlow on Monday that “50, 60, maybe almost 70 countries” have gotten in contact with the Trump administration looking to hold talks.