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Trump Rules Out Delay as Reciprocal Duties Resume July 9

The administration is racing to secure framework agreements with 15 to 18 partners to avoid tariffs of up to 50 percent.

Overview

  • President Trump has rejected any extension of the 90-day suspension and confirmed that reciprocal duties will take effect on July 9.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government aims to clinch framework agreements with 15 to 18 key trading partners before the deadline.
  • Vietnam has already secured a framework deal capping its surcharge at 20 percent under the reciprocal tariff regime.
  • Japan faces potential levies of 30 to 35 percent after bilateral talks stalled over U.S. rice purchases and market access reforms.
  • The European Union is under threat of duties up to 50 percent if it fails to reach a satisfactory framework agreement with Washington.