India, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that every nation, including China, wants to meet with him to discuss a trade deal amid his tariff measures.

Trump said that he had a productive call with the Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Wednesday. He also informed that he met a Japanese trade delegation as tariff talks continue.

"Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest-level Japanese Trade Representatives. It was a very productive meeting. Every Nation, including China, wants to meet! Today, Italy!," the US President wrote on Truth Social.

The Republican will continue the string of meetings on Thursday, with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni vis...