Thread by @SecScottBessent

The past two weeks have seen @POTUS achieve historic progress in our nation’s relationship with Japan, South Korea, and China.

These developments have represented a significant success in our efforts to rebalance global trade, and towards enacting President Trump’s America First trade agenda across the world. 1/6

I was glad to travel to Japan on behalf of the @WhiteHouse, following which President Trump secured a historic trade deal between the United States and Japan.

The ties between our nations are stronger than ever, and I am grateful for @USAmbJapan George Glass’ hospitality at @expo2025_japan’s @USA_Pavilion_ 2/6

Our discussions with South Korea have also resulted in an equally important trade deal, and I was glad to join @POTUS, @SecRubio, @howardlutnick, and @USTradeRep to get this critical achievement done.

This landmark deal is unlocking billions of dollars’ worth of benefits for our nation. 3/6

Additionally, this week’s negotiations in Stockholm have advanced our talks with China, and I believe that we have the makings of a deal that will benefit both of our great nations.

Thanks to the powerful bond between @POTUS and President Xi, I am optimistic about the path forward. 4/6

I am grateful for @SwedishPM’s hospitality during my time in Stockholm, and I was glad to join @USTradeRep in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kristersson during my time in Sweden.

The relationship between our nations is mutually beneficial, and I look forward to our future cooperation across other issues of mutual concern. 5/6

Finally, I would like to thank @USTradeRep for his partnership and friendship throughout this process — and for sharing a bite at @mcdse with me while in Sweden.

As @POTUS once said about @McDonalds’ fries, “It requires great expertise, actually, to do it right and to do it fast.”

The same applies to trade deals, and Ambassador Greer brings both great expertise and speed to our negotiations. 6/6