U.S. Presses Partners as Tariff Deadline Nears

The White House has urged key trading partners—including the EU, Japan, Vietnam, India, and China—to submit their best trade offers by Wednesday, as the July 8 expiration of the 'Liberation Day' tariff pause approaches. The U.S. is seeking proposals on tariffs, quotas for U.S. product purchases, non-tariff barriers, digital trade, and economic security. Only a framework agreement with the UK has been reached, while talks continue with other nations. The administration calls for 'tailor-made dealmaking' to avoid broad reciprocal tariffs that could disrupt global trade. Officials describe the outreach as a 'friendly reminder' rather than a final demand, though the deadline underscores the urgency. Ongoing disputes with China over export controls and with Vietnam about Chinese components highlight the complexity of the negotiations.