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The Trump administration emphasizes that quality trade deals are more important than the August 1 tariff deadline, with officials providing conflicting views on whether tariffs will be implemented or delayed, amid ongoing negotiations and market speculation.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that August 1 is the hard deadline for countries to start paying tariffs to the U.S., with negotiations still open afterward, and detailed tariff rates for various nations, including small countries and larger economies.
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.