Trump firm on August 1 tariff deadline amid escalating global trade tensions
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President Trump reaffirmed that the August 1 tariff deadline is firm and will not be extended, contradicting earlier statements that suggested flexibility, leading to market volatility and ongoing uncertainty in trade policy.
- Trump says August 1 tariff deadline is firm, hours after saying it wasn't Axios
- Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries CNN
- Trump threatens 'no extensions' on new Aug. 1 tariff deadline, warns of higher import taxes NBC News
- Japan, South Korea scramble as Trump threatens to raise tariffs The Washington Post
- Trump’s Trade Deals, Negotiations, and New Tariffs for Each Country Time Magazine
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