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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Robert Mackey, Lisa O'Carroll and Lauren Almeida

Trump and US commerce secretary say tariffs are delayed until 1 August, sparking confusion

man in suit and white USA cap looks ahead
Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, on Sunday. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

Donald Trump has said his administration plans to start sending letters on Monday to US trade partners dictating new tariffs, amid confusion over when the new rates will come into effect.

“It could be 12, maybe 15 [letters],” the president told reporters, “and we’ve made deals also, so we’re going to have a combination of letters and some deals have been made.”

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