WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is launching a dynamic new phase in its trade negotiations, pivoting to a strategy of securing faster, more targeted “mini-deals” to benefit American industries. This proactive approach aims to build on recent successes and accelerate the timeline for achieving more favorable trade terms.
This week, President Trump confirmed his administration is prioritizing these phased, bite-sized agreements over sprawling, comprehensive ones. This agile strategy is designed to deliver wins for the American economy more swiftly. The new push has already yielded positive results, with successful trade deals already signed with key partners like the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
To encourage other trading partners to finalize agreements, the administration is preparing to notify those without a deal of potential new tariffs. President Trump indicated that letters would begin going out as early as today, setting a clear deadline of July 9 for negotiations.
“They’ll range in value from maybe 60% or 70% tariffs to 10% and 20% tariffs,” the President noted, adding that the new rates would be effective August 1, giving partners a window to come to the table.
This determined effort also includes major economic powers. The U.S. and China have agreed to a productive truce, pausing new tariffs as both sides continue to work constructively toward a landmark deal. The flurry of diplomatic activity signals a clear commitment from the administration to forge a new era of fair and reciprocal trade.
