U.S. pushes trade partners for final offers amid deadline pressure as the White House intensifies trade efforts. On Tuesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the U.S. had asked countries to submit top trade proposals. These submissions must arrive by Wednesday, according to officials.
This request aligns with a previous Reuters report from Monday. That report highlighted the Trump administration’s push for finalized trade terms. The goal is to secure multiple agreements before a self-imposed five-week deadline. That deadline is fast approaching and coincides with the expiration of tariff pauses.
According to Leavitt, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) sent formal letters to global trading partners. These letters ask for best offers in several critical areas. For example, proposals must include tariff and quota commitments on U.S. industrial and agricultural imports. Additionally, countries must outline how they will remove non-tariff barriers.
Moreover, the letters promise feedback within days. They indicate a likely “landing zone” that includes future tariff expectations. This follows the 90-day pause on “Liberation Day” tariffs, which ends on July 8.
“U.S. pushes trade partners for final offers amid deadline pressure,” Leavitt emphasized. She added that the letter serves as a friendly reminder of the upcoming deadline. The administration wants countries to act quickly and clearly.
Besides tariffs, the U.S. wants countries to address digital trade and national economic security. The letters also seek tailored commitments from each country, based on specific trade relationships.
Meanwhile, a source familiar with U.S.–EU talks said the European Union had not yet received the letter. Despite that, discussions are ongoing, and responses are expected soon. The White House appears focused on creating momentum ahead of the July deadline.
U.S. pushes trade partners for final offers amid deadline pressure as leaders aim to finalize terms swiftly. This move underscores how trade policy has become central to the administration’s short-term economic goals.
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