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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

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