The United States is focusing on tariff negotiations with 15 key trading partners, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced during a press conference Thursdaywith President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

“We’re prioritizing negotiations with the ‘big 15’ economies,” Bessent said. “We had a fantastic meeting with Japan yesterday, I believe there have been calls with the EU already, and then we have South Korea coming in next week. I believe India is also talking—that’s moving very quickly.”

The world’s 15 largest economies, by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) often referred to as the “Big 15,” include the United States, China, Japan, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Brazil, Canada, Russia, South Korea, Australia, Spain and Mexico. These countries represent the most significant players in the global economy, accounting for the majority of international trade, investment, and GDP output.

This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.