US Tariffs Return August 1 Without Trade Deals
US Tariffs Return August 1 Without Trade Deals

US Tariffs Return August 1 Without Trade Deals

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U.S. President Donald Trump has set a firm deadline for August 1, 2025, by which trading partners must finalize trade deals to avoid the reinstatement of elevated tariffs announced earlier in April. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that if agreements are not reached, tariffs will revert to levels ranging from a 10% base rate up to 50% on certain countries, with letters notifying affected nations already signed by Trump and expected to be dispatched. While the previous July 9 deadline was used to pause these tariffs and allow negotiations, the administration emphasizes August 1 as the effective date for tariff implementation rather than a new deadline. The administration has secured deals with the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and temporarily eased tariffs with China, but many countries are still negotiating amid concerns of high levies. Trump has expressed a preference for issuing clear tariff notices over prolonged negotiations, underscoring a no-nonsense approach to trade enforcement. Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that several significant trade announcements are anticipated imminently as the deadline approaches.

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