World

Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary

Trade negotiations were continuing with about 15 countries, including South Korea, Japan and the European Union

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 12 Jun 2025 8:32AM

Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary
The U.S. would send out letters in one to two weeks outlining the terms of trade deals (File pic) - June 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary.

Reuter cited Trump, while speaking to reporters before a performance of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center, said trade negotiations were continuing with about 15 countries, including South Korea, Japan and the European Union.

He said the U.S. would send out letters in one to two weeks outlining the terms of trade deals to dozens of other countries, which they could embrace or reject. - June 12, 2025

Spotlight

Opinion

When bullying turns violent, Malaysia must confront what is happening inside schools

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Malaysia-Thailand open historic border crossing to deepen trade, regional integration

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Gerak Khas drama actress, Tisha Samsir denies drug involvement

Malaysia

Student stabbing: Teenage girl sent to Hospital Bahagia for psychiatric evaluation

Malaysia

Anwar wishes Tun M a happy 101st birthday

World

Israel shares intelligence with US over alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Malaysia

EPF members withdraw RM19.87 billion from Flexible Account as of May 31

Malaysia

Melaka: Student who was allegedly bullied chases schoolmate with box cutter

World

Fresh US-Iran strikes deepen Middle East crisis as ceasefire crumbles

You may be interested

World

Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 4,118 as relief efforts intensify

World

Sri Lanka moves to ease prison overcrowding after deadly Negombo riot kills 28

World

Typhoon Bavi disrupts S’pore flights as Japan, Taiwan and China brace for severe weather

World

Fujian shoe factory fire kills 28 as China orders full investigation into deadly blaze

World

Minor earthquake shakes northern Thailand, no damage reported

World

China flood death toll rises to 39 in Guangxi as rescue teams race against further typhoon threat

World

Trump threatens 'complete destruction' if Iran attempts assassination

World

Israel shares intelligence with US over alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump