White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said nearly 70 countries have approached the US for tariff talks since last Wednesday, when President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on many countries around the world.
"The American economic surrender mistake is over. These countries have a lot of respect for the President," Leavitt said.
The calls have been "off the hook," she says, but "Trump will only make deals with these countries if they benefit American workers."
She spoke about Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House yesterday and said he would eliminate the country's trade deficit with the US, saying his "proactive approach should act as a model for the rest of the world."
"Countries are falling over themselves. Why? It's because these countries have a lot of respect for the US and the great power of the American market," says Leavitt.
"By focusing on American supercharging manufacturing, Trump is already fulfilling his promise to usher in a golden age for our country," she added.
"The President will no longer allow American companies to be robbed at the hands of foolish trade practices. It's America First all the way," emphasized Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt was asked under what conditions Trump would talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping about a deal.
She said Trump "believes that China wants to make a deal."
It was a "mistake" for China to retaliate, she argued, and that's why they are implementing 104% tariffs against Beijing.
"If China reaches out, Trump will be 'very merciful' but will work in America's interest," Leavitt concluded.