Kevin Hazet, Director of the National House of Economi Council, said this Sunday Russia This is not included in the list of affected countries . Duty Announced by the US President, Donald TrumpTo simplify peace negotiations.
“A negotiation with Russia and Ukraine is in progress. I think the president has decided Do not mix these two problems. It does not mean that Russia will be treated more different than other countries, ”Hazet explained in an interview with the ABC chain.
Hasett explained it Introducing a new element in negotiations is “not appropriate” In the midst of this process, especially these negotiations are considered to “affect thousands of lives.”
Last Wednesday Trump announced “mutual” fees for their main business partners, but the absence of such countries Russia, Belarus, Cuba or North Korea. Later, the White House explained that these countries are already fined.
On the other hand, Hazet stressed it More than 50 countries, including RussiaThey have already contacted Washington to negotiate exemptions for fees.
“The truth is that There are annoying countriesBut it really is in negotiation. I have a last night report that there are more than 50 countries that have contacted the president to open the negotiation. But they do it because they understand that they have a lot of fees, “he said.
Hazet rejected a significant impact on US consumer. “I don’t think there will be an important effect on consumers in the United States, because we believe that the reason for us is a continuous and prolonged trade deficit is that the offer is very unstable,” he argued. “They bring products to the country to create employment like China”He is finished.
However, they have recognized it from the administration There will be an increase in prices Trump has referred to a strategy to force Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates.
“This is the policy that President Trump wants. He has been with this view for 30 or 40 years That is what he raised, a basic rate. So this is not surprising to anyone, ”Hazet said.