Once the UNITED STATES imposed price On his main business partners, he could engage in bilateral discussions with countries on new trade agreements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump threat Thursday, to slap a 200% price on wine, cognac and other imports of alcohol from Europe, opening a new front in a world trade war which disrupted the financial markets and raised fears of recession.
Rubio said the United States would retaliate against the nations that had imposed prices there.
“It’s global. It is not against Canadait is not against MexicoIt’s not against the EU, it’s everyone, “he told CBS” Face The Nation “.
“And then, from this new reference of equity and reciprocity, we are committed – potentially – in bilateral negotiations with countries of the world on new commercial arrangements that make sense for both parties,” he continued.
Rubio, who has not given details on new offers, said the United States “would reset the basic line” to ensure that it was treated fairly.
“We do not like the status quo. We will define a new status quo, then we can negotiate something, if they wish (other nations), “he said. “What we have now cannot continue.”