Tariffs return to April rates on August 1 without deals, Bessent says
- U.S. tariffs paused since April will resume at previous April 2 levels on August 1 if no new trade deals are reached with partners including the EU and Taiwan.
- President Trump suspended the levies in April to allow trade talks, initially setting a July 9 deadline that was later extended to August 1 amid ongoing negotiations.
- EU and U.S. negotiators met over the weekend aiming for agreements to avoid tariffs that could reach up to 50%, with France’s finance minister expressing hope for a deal.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration applies "maximum pressure" and expects several big announcements soon, while denying August 1 is a new deadline.
- If partners fail to advance talks by August 1, Trump will send letters warning tariffs will revert to high April 2 rates, signaling continued tension but leaving room for last-minute deals.
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