President Donald Trump is taking a hard line with global trading partners, announcing this week that he’s already making headway in securing fairer deals with major players like Japan and Mexico—while keeping pressure on nations like China and the EU.

Trump delivered the update in a Thursday Truth Social post: “Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest level Japanese Trade Representatives. It was a very productive meeting. Every Nation, including China, wants to meet! Today, Italy!”

Just one day earlier, Trump sat down with top Japanese officials to hammer out trade priorities. At noon Thursday, he hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for a high-level bilateral meeting at the White House.

These engagements are all part of Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff initiative—a move that stunned global markets and sent America’s adversaries into a frenzy. The plan imposes a 24 percent reciprocal tariff on Japanese goods and a 20 percent tariff on EU imports, though Trump strategically paused implementation for 90 days to allow countries a chance to negotiate.

Trump made it clear this isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about fairness. “A deal could be made with every one of them, and they’ll be fair deals,” he said when asked about negotiations with allies and adversaries alike. “I just want fair.”

In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the EU and the U.S. can work out a “win-win” agreement that benefits both sides. Trump agreed with the assessment and praised Mitsotakis as “a good man” before doubling down on his demand for balance in global trade.

“They were sucking us dry and you can’t do that,” Trump said. “We have $36 trillion of debt for a reason. We don’t have it there for fun. People took advantage of our country and they ripped us off for decades.”

The Trump administration’s 90-day tariff delay is proving to be a masterstroke, giving countries the opportunity to come to the table without escalating tensions—while reminding them that the tariffs are locked and loaded if deals aren’t reached.

Unlike past administrations that handed out trade concessions and got nothing in return, Trump is leveraging America’s economic power to reset the rules. Nations across the globe are lining up for a seat at the table—not to lecture the U.S., but to negotiate with a president who won’t be played.

Trump’s tone is measured, but his message is unshakable: the days of weak leadership and one-sided deals are over. America is done footing the bill for the global economy while our factories close and our debt balloons.

With world leaders from Asia to Europe now urgently working to secure new agreements, Trump’s trade doctrine is proving once again that strength gets results. The global elites may not like it—but the American people are getting what they voted for: a president who puts them first.