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U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential flexibility on the upcoming August 1 deadline for new reciprocal tariffs, stating it’s “firm, but not 100% firm.” Trump said he’s willing to consider alternative trade proposals if partners seek adjustments before the deadline.
“If they call up and they say we’d like to do something a different way, we’re going to be open to that,” Trump told reporters Monday. His remarks suggest ongoing openness to negotiations despite the looming trade enforcement date.
Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order officially extending the original July 9 deadline to August 1. The extension gives additional time for trade partners to respond or revise terms to avoid the pending tariffs.
The White House also announced a new round of tariff rates targeting 14 countries, including key U.S. allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. Trump warned that 25% duties could be imposed on these nations if trade deals are not finalized. However, the administration clarified that these upcoming tariffs will not stack with existing sector-specific levies like those already in place for automobiles, steel, and aluminum.
The announcement underscores Trump’s continued push for “fair and reciprocal trade,” a key theme of his economic policy. The mention of flexibility, however, leaves the door open for further bilateral negotiations that could ease trade tensions in the weeks ahead.
As global markets monitor U.S. trade policy closely, Trump’s latest comments offer both a warning and an invitation — comply with U.S. demands or face steep tariffs, but diplomatic talks are still on the table. Investors and trading partners are now awaiting responses from affected countries before the August 1 deadline arrives.
