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Trump Begins Sending Non-Negotiable Tariff Letters to Trading Partners

Letters set out fixed tariffs ahead of an August 1 reinstatement deadline designed to compel swift trade pacts.

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, on April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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Overview

  • At noon Eastern on July 7, the White House sent letters to 12 major partners and 100 smaller nations specifying tariff rates to take effect August 1.
  • Only the United Kingdom and Vietnam have secured framework agreements under the 90-day tariff suspension.
  • Key economies including India, the European Union and Japan remain in negotiations under firm “take it or leave it” terms.
  • Non-compliant countries face reinstated duties up to 70%, reverting to levels set on April 2.
  • An additional 10% tariff will target any country deemed to support BRICS “anti-American” policies.