Donald Trump
The US President Donald trump on Friday, March 31, signed two Executive orders aimed at narrowing the trade deficit. Reported by the Associated Press.
According to the first document, Department of trade given 90 days to prepare a report on the factors influencing the trade deficit. Another decree aimed at increasing collection of import duties.
“Work and well-being gone from our country,” said trump in the oval office of the White house. “We returned manufacture and place in our country,” he added.
“First, I sign an Executive order to ensure that we collect all taxes and duties from foreign importers who engaged in fraud. From this point on those who violate the rules will face serious consequences, very serious consequences”, — quotes TASS of the word trump.
“Secondly, I signed a decree on conducting a comprehensive assessment of the trade deficit of the US and all violations that damage the United States and American workers,” the President said.
Earlier, the Minister of Commerce Wilbur Ross said that his country would pursue an aggressive and proactive trade policy. “We will be aggressive in the trade, because we know that in the past the US deal has led to layoffs and the closure of a large number of enterprises”, — said the official.