Trump needs to make a trade deal FAST to calm the markets and prove his tariffs are working

President Donald Trump can prove his hefty, across-the-board tariffs are working — and calm the markets — by beginning to secure trade deals with nations soon.He best hop to it.Indeed, the clock is ticking: On Monday, the markets headed down steeply again, as fears of recession and inflation continue to loom.

Clearly, the tariffs are driving the turmoil — not just on Wall Street but throughout the economy.Meanwhile, China is becoming increasingly aggressive.It’s latest threat: It’ll retaliate against countries that work with Trump to limit or scrap tariffs on goods they ship to America.The risk is that Trump’s trade war with China can morph into a full-fledged cold war.The United States could improve its position immensely vis-a-vis China by solidifying deals with other countries, particularly if they result in fairer rules for US exports.All of which is why Monday’s announcement by India and the United States on “significant progress” on a Bilateral Trade Agreement was encouraging.Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi boasted of crafting “a roadmap for further discussions about our shared economic priorities” that would lead to an agreement promoting “job creation and citizen well-being in both countries” and “enhancing bilateral trade.”And last week, Trump himself joined in trade talks with Japan, another positive sign.At the White House Easter Egg Roll, the prez expressed confidence that multiple deals would be reached.That seems more than just bluster, as 15 countries have already put forward proposals and at least 75 have begged for talks.Still, nothing will assure the public as much as actually concluding a deal.

Or three.And quickly.And as the trend picks up steam, nations will race not to be left behind.

Wall Street will cheer.Businesses will sweat less.The result could be terrific — not just for America but the world, given the benefits of free and fair trade and the end of escalatory pain and u...