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Trump Signals Possible Extension of July Trade Deadline, Keeps Tariff Threat

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Updated Jul 6, 2025, 09:06 PM

President Donald Trump said he is willing to extend the 9 July deadline for concluding trade negotiations with key partners, but added he does not expect extra time will be needed because talks are advancing.

A 90-day pause on the administration’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs ends the same day. With that window closing, U.S. officials are pressuring roughly 15 governments—including the European Union, Japan and South Korea—to finalise agreements or face higher duties.

The White House plans to send letters as early as Monday to 10-12 countries outlining the tariff rates they would incur if no accord is reached, warning that the higher levies could take effect on 1 August.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers the deadline could be “rolled forward” for nations negotiating in good faith, signalling some flexibility even as the administration maintains its threat. To date, only the United Kingdom and Vietnam have struck deals.

Under Trump’s proposal, imports would be subject to a 10 % baseline duty, separate 50 % tariffs on steel and aluminum and a 25 % levy on automobiles, measures that business groups say could roil supply chains if implemented.

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Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks @WashTimes

NBC10 Philadelphia

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The Trump administration is warning countries that it could begin raising tariffs on Aug. 1 if no trade deal is reached by the deadline set for this Wednesday, July 9.

NBC4 Washington

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The United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.