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White House presses partners for best trade offers ahead of July reciprocal tariff deadline

An appeals court stay on a block of most planned duties allows negotiations to proceed despite ongoing legal challenges.

A U.S. flag flutters near shipping containers as a ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro, California, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrives to speak with reporters at the White House in Washington on May 3, 2025, in this photo released by the Associated Press. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed nations must submit their best tariff, quota and non-tariff barrier proposals by June 4.
  • A USTR letter requests detailed commitments on digital trade, economic security and country-specific market access terms.
  • USTR officials plan to review offers within days and outline “possible landing zones” that could include new duties if deals aren’t reached.
  • Active talks are under way with the EU, Japan, India and Vietnam, which faced additional demands to curb use of Chinese materials in its factories.
  • Most of President Trump’s planned duties were blocked by the US Court of International Trade but an appeals court has granted a stay as the administration appeals