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The U.S. is actively involved in trade negotiations and agreements that specifically target the reduction or elimination of non-tariff barriers with various international partners, as evidenced by its demands for concessions [1], its policy objectives [2], and its formal commitments with the U.K. [3] and Malaysia {fact:4, fact:5}.
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 3 facts
referenceThe U.S.-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade was announced on October 26, 2025, with the stated objective to “enhance reciprocity in their bilateral trade relationship by addressing tariff and nontariff barriers,” and “strengthen their commercial relationship through increased alignment on national and regional economic security matters.”
claimMalaysia agreed to work with the United States to address nontariff barriers.
claimThe United States and the United Kingdom have committed to addressing nontariff barriers to trade, including health and safety regulations, standard interoperability through mutual recognition agreements, and cooperation on the development of international standards.
What is Trump's 'America First' trade policy agenda? | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
claimIn negotiations with trading partners seeking relief from reciprocal duties, the United States has pressed for changes to policies it believes unfairly impede reciprocity in market access for U.S. goods, including reductions in tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org 1 fact
claimDonald Trump required US trading partners to submit individual concessions—such as greater market access for US exports, elimination of non-tariff barriers, and foreign investment in US manufacturing—to avoid unilateral tariffs and gain US import market access.