PANews reported on April 8 that according to Cailian News Agency, citing Sky News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said in an interview with CNBC on the 8th that the United States is discussing which countries (regions) to prioritize in reaching tariff agreements, and revealed that U.S. President Trump will participate in the relevant negotiations. Bessant said that if other countries have "practical suggestions" on the negotiating table, then a tariff agreement can be reached with the United States. He also said that the U.S. side has discussed which countries to prioritize. "Last night we discussed which countries to prioritize, and I think everyone will soon see some countries with huge trade deficits with the United States stand up." Bessant said. The report said that U.S. officials also said that more than 50 countries (regions) have come forward to seek negotiations.