FT: Trump pins SA in renewed tariff threat; one of a dozen countries at 30% plus from August

FT: Trump pins SA in renewed tariff threat; one of a dozen countries at 30% plus from August

White House extends deadline for ‘reciprocal’ levies from July 9 to August 1
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Key topics:

  • Tariff deadline extended to August 1 for key US trading partners

  • Trump threatens new 25–30% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and others

  • Only three trade deals struck so far; more talks remain possible

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By Aime Williams and Lauren Fedor in Washington

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