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Trump’s Tariff Tactics: Publicity Over Progress?
7/5/2025
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Story summary
- A White House insider suggests Trump leverages tariff discussions for publicity, lacking genuine deadlines.
- Trump set a July 9 deadline but achieved minimal agreements with the UK and China.
- He has sent over 12 letters to various countries about tariffs, demonstrating uncertainty about the deadline.
- Allies express doubts about Trump's dedication to new trade opportunities, indicating he may prefer ongoing negotiations.
