The Trump administration in the United States is negotiating trade agreements with various countries. After reaching an agreement with the UK first, there is curiosity about which countries will be next to reach a consensus with the US. According to a Bloomberg report on the 9th, the first batch of negotiation targets includes a mix of major US export countries and smaller economies. The White House hopes to set a precedent with these agreements for reference in other negotiations, with trade partners such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and others being placed on the priority list.
US Treasury Secretary Benson previously stated that the US is engaging in negotiations with 18 countries but has not disclosed the full list. The most anticipated of these is the negotiation with China, which is expected to commence this weekend in Switzerland.
A Bloomberg report, citing insider information, indicated that Trump's team has identified approximately 20 trade partners as priorities for initial negotiations. Those named include Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Fiji, Lesotho, Mauritius, Brazil, the Philippines, Australia, Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Israel, Madagascar, Malaysia, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
Regarding tariffs, Trump previously stated that 10% is the minimum, but there could be exceptions.