President Trump's country-by-country tariffs are set to take effect on August 1, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stating that the president is currently finalizing rates and deals.
Trump mentioned that letters with tariff increases will start going out before August 1, with some deals already made, although he did not specify countries or groups involved.
The tariffs are part of the ongoing trade negotiations, with Trump aiming to have most countries' deals finalized by July 9 to avoid the impending tariffs.
Trump and Lutnick emphasized that while the tariffs will be implemented on August 1, details regarding rates and negotiated deals are being actively determined at present.