Trump's Broken Trade Promises: A Year of Unfulfilled Deals

Trump's Trade Deal Promises: A Year Later, Where Are They? Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration made bold promises about swift trade deals. However, a CBC News investigation reveals a stark contrast between those promises and the current reality. Kevin Hassett, former director of the National Economic Council, stated in April 2025, “There are maybe fifteen countries now that have made explicit offers.” This claim, along with similar statements from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who predicted “dozens of deals” within a month, stands in stark contrast to the current situation. CBC’s Katie Simpson reports that no significant trade deals have been finalized. She points out that the only announcement to date is a framework for a potential deal with the U.K. This lack of progress comes despite Trump’s self-imposed deadline of July 9th, 2025, to secure new deals. Simpson notes, “The thing is—none of that has happened yet.” The situation is further complicated by a trade court ruling that deemed certain tariffs illegal. Trump is appealing the decision, but this legal battle undermines American leverage in future negotiations. The video serves as a cautionary tale about the gap between political rhetoric and tangible results.