Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue

Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue

Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue - President Donald Trump said on June 11 that he’s willing to extend a July 8 deadline for concluding trade negotiations with other countries before sweeping new tariffs take effect.  

He also said that such an extension may prove unnecessary, as deals are either coming or will be replaced by unilateral terms set by the United States.  

Trump made the remarks before attending a performance of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, after being asked by reporters whether he would be willing to extend the deadline for finalizing trade talks, now underway with over a dozen countries.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has revived his use of tariffs as a tool of economic and strategic leverage imposing a blanket 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports, followed by a wave of reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2, which he dubbed “Liberation Day.” He then paused those higher tariffs for 90 days to allow countries to strike tailored agreements with...

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