When questioned about the July deadline for trade deals, press secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that the date “is not critical.” “The president can simply offer these countries a deal if they do not provide one by the deadline,” Leavitt stated during a press briefing.
“This means the president can select a reciprocal tariff rate he finds beneficial for the United States and the American workforce,” she explained. She later remarked, “An extension could be possible, but that decision is up to the president.”
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President Donald Trump might extend the forthcoming deadlines set for establishing trade agreements, as mentioned by the White House on Thursday.
When asked if the president still views the July deadline as firm, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt replied it was “not critical.” “The president can simply present these countries with a deal if they fail to offer one by the deadline,” Leavitt indicated during a press briefing.
She clarified that Trump has the power to choose a reciprocal tariff rate that he believes is advantageous for the United States and its workers. “An extension is a possibility, but that decision lies with the president,” she added.
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In late May, Trump threatened to implement 50% tariffs on the European Union. However, just two days later, he agreed to postpone that duty until July 9, following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s request for an extension to “reach a good deal.”
