Trump administration lays out roadmap to streamline tariff talks: Report Officials plan to use a framework prepared by the US Trade Representative’s office that lays out broad categories for negotiation, the report said citing unnamed sources and a draft document outlining the negotiating terms. 
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A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, US flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.
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US officials plan to conduct trade negotiations using a new template setting common terms for many of the talks over President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Officials plan to use a framework prepared by the US Trade Representative’s office that lays out broad categories for negotiation, the report said citing unnamed sources and a draft document outlining the negotiating terms.