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President Donald Trump will delay the imposition of his proposed "reciprocal" tariffs on multiple countries until August 1, according to a White House statement issued Monday. Originally set to take effect on July 9, the tariffs are part of Trump’s broader strategy to address what he sees as unfair trade practices and anti-American policies, especially those linked to BRICS nations.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump plans to issue an executive order to officially postpone the deadline, citing the decision as “in the best interest of the American people.” She also revealed that formal letters outlining potential tariff rates have already been dispatched to Japan and South Korea, with over a dozen more countries expected to receive similar notices in the coming days.

“The reciprocal tariff rate, or these new rates, will be going out the door within the next month,” said Leavitt. “Deals will be made, and those countries will continue to negotiate with the United States.”

The letters, signed by Trump, are being shared publicly on Truth Social, his social media platform. According to Leavitt, the transparency is meant to convey the seriousness of the administration’s position. “Other countries will take the letters seriously because they have taken the president seriously,” she said.

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Trump Monitoring BRICS Developments Closely

Responding to questions about the ongoing BRICS summit, Leavitt emphasised that President Trump is “closely monitoring it.” She accused the BRICS bloc of attempting to “undermine the interests of the United States,” reinforcing Trump’s view that any country aligning with BRICS’ “anti-American” policies could face economic consequences.

“That’s not okay with him,” Leavitt said. “It’s the president’s utmost responsibility to put the interests of the United States first.” Last week, Trump announced a potential 10 per cent additional tariff on imports from nations supporting BRICS’ policies. The new letters, however, appear to offer a temporary reprieve as Trump opens the door to further negotiations.

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While specific details of the pending tariffs were not disclosed, the executive order and letters indicate that the US is preparing to adopt a more aggressive trade stance if negotiations falter. Countries that opt to increase their own tariffs could see proportionate penalties added on top of the proposed rates. As trade talks intensify ahead of the new August 1 deadline, Trump’s move signals both flexibility and firmness, giving trading partners a narrow window to avoid steep economic consequences.