A Fox News clip featuring U.S. President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser Stephen Miran has gone viral after an uncomfortable moment during a live interview highlighted growing doubts about the administration’s trade strategy.
Stephen Miran Caught Off Guard on National TV
Miran, who heads the Council of Economic Advisers and is known for backing tariffs and cryptocurrency, appeared on Fox News to discuss progress on U.S. trade deals. During the segment, host Bill Hemmer asked a direct question: “Who goes first, if anyone, as of today?”
Miran replied hesitantly, “You mean, who goes first in terms of countries?” He added, “Yeah, so there’s—look, there’s a number of deals in the works, with a number of our trading partners, particularly in Asia and in Europe as well.”
He continued to say that he expected a “flurry” of deals to be announced as the July 9 deadline approaches, explaining that the process involves various steps between the U.S. and its partners, which are “designed to yield success around the time of the deadline.”
Hemmer Pushes for Specifics, Gets None
Still not satisfied, Hemmer followed up, asking, “Every time we do these segments, I’m just trying to find the name of a country—who will be first in line? Can we say today which country that will be?”
Miran, caught visibly off guard, simply answered, “I cannot.”
The exchange has drawn attention online, as critics say the moment reflects the lack of clarity and progress in Trump’s promise to secure new trade agreements quickly. The administration had announced a “90 deals in 90 days” initiative, but with the July deadline nearing, none have been finalized.
What We Know So Far
So far, no countries have officially signed new trade agreements with the U.S. under Trump’s current effort. Reports suggest that talks are in progress with countries like the United Kingdom and China, but no binding agreements have been reached.
Miran insists that the deals are in motion and will be revealed soon, but as the clock ticks down, skepticism continues to grow.
FAQs
Has any country signed a trade deal yet?
No. While negotiations are ongoing with countries like the UK and China, no deals have been finalized.
Will there really be a “flurry” of deals?
That’s the claim from Miran, but with the deadline less than a month away, results are still pending.
What’s the “90 deals in 90 days” initiative?
It’s Trump’s goal to finalize 90 trade agreements within a 90-day window, set to end on July 9.
Why was the moment awkward?
Because Miran couldn’t name a single country close to signing a deal, raising doubts about progress.