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Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out Monday
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Donald Trump signed letters to 12 countries imposing tariffs up to 70% starting August 1 to pressure trade deals, with only Britain and Vietnam securing agreements so far.
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed letters to 12 countries detailing final 'take it or leave it' tariff offers to be sent on Monday, July 8, 2025.
- This action follows a 90-day pause on Trump's reciprocal tariffs that began in April and expires on July 9, allowing time for trade talks and deal-making.
- The Trump administration shifted from broad negotiations with many countries to favoring straightforward letter offers after limited success with major partners like Japan and the EU.
- Trump announced that he had authorized the dispatch of 12 trade notifications scheduled for Monday and indicated that the tariffs on various goods could vary between 10 and 70 percent.
- Only trade agreements with Britain and Vietnam have been finalized so far, while other countries continue negotiations under pressure as the July 9 deadline approaches.
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