Trump delays tariffs, pressures trade partners with 25% threat and tight deadline

Trump delays tariffs, pressures trade partners with 25% threat and tight deadline

Trump threatens new 25% tariffs, delays duties to August 1 while keeping trade negotiations open with key partners.
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  • Trump threatens 25% tariffs on key trade partners starting Aug. 1

  • Letters sent to nations amid ongoing trade deal negotiations

  • Tariff delay offers countries three weeks to reach agreements

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By Josh Wingrove, Catherine Lucey and Stephanie Lai

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