On the 15th local time, US President Donald Trump announced that tariff letters would soon be sent to some smaller countries, with tariffs expected to be set at “a little over 10%”.
Earlier on the same day, Trump stated that tariffs would begin on August 1st. He also mentioned that an agreement had been reached with Indonesia and that a basic deal was essentially in place with Vietnam.
On the 14th local time, Trump said that the US would engage in consultations on tariff issues with various countries and remain open to trade negotiations, including those with Europe. Meanwhile, the EU will also come to discuss trade issues with the US. Trump also mentioned that some trade agreements have already been reached.
Recently, Trump has written letters to leaders of more than 20 countries, stating that new tariffs would be imposed on these countries starting from August 1st. He also announced that from August 1st, all copper imported into the US would be subject to a 50% tariff. (Liu Xiaoqian)
Trump says tariffs will start on August 1st, with an agreement with Vietnam basically finalized
Trump says an agreement has been reached with Indonesia, announcing a 19% tariff on it
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