Trump insists on August 1 tariff deadline with ‘no extensions’

WASHINGTON: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would stick to his August 1 tariff deadline, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

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Trump says all tariffs will begin on August 1, 2025, with no extensions.
Though firm publicly, Trump hinted he may be flexible if countries negotiate.
Letters outlining new tariffs were sent, mainly focusing on Southeast Asian imports.

He wrote on his Truth Social platform: "There has been no change to this date, and there will be no change. In other words, all money will be due and payable starting AUGUST 1, 2025."

He added that, "No extensions will be granted."

The White House on Monday announced the revised August 1 deadline, postponing the original July 9 implementation date. The new tariffs will apply to a wide range of imports from a slew of countries.

Hours later, however, Trump had not fully committed to the new date announced by the White House.

When asked whether the August 1 deadline was binding, he said in front of journalists on Monday evening: "I would say firm, but not 100 per cent firm. If they call up and they say we'd like to do something a different way, we're going to be open to that."

On Monday, Trump published more than a dozen letters to countries with details of his latest tariff plans. Initially, Trump's focus was on imports from Asian countries, especially those in Southeast Asia.

--BERNAMA-dpa