Trump’s latest tariffs ‘are real’ unless deals improve, economic adviser says

Kevin Hassett says talks are ongoing' after US president announced 30% tariffs on goods from EU and Mexico

Donald Trump has seen some trade deal offers and thinks they need to be better, Kevin Hassett, the White House economic adviser, said on Sunday, adding that the president will proceed with threatened tariffs on Mexico, the European Union and other countries if they don't improve.

Well, these tariffs are real if the president doesn't get a deal that he thinks is good enough," Hassett told ABC's This Week program. But you know, conversations are ongoing, and we'll see where the dust settles.