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President Donald Trump began unveiling the tariff rates the U.S. will charge imports from certain countries following the expiration of a 90-day pause on country-specific levies.
Trump outlined the rates in identical letters to heads of countries such as Japan, South Korea and South Africa he shared on Truth Social Monday. The rates range from 25% to 40%.
Country-specific reciprocal tariffs slated for Aug. 1
The U.S. will begin implementing new tariff rates on select countries starting Aug. 1, with some rates altered from those President Donald Trump announced in April.
The new tariffs, some of which differ from the original levies set as part of his reciprocal tariff announcement in April, will go into effect Aug. 1. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a similar timeframe would be enforced in comments made this weekend.
Trump also said that the U.S. would match any retaliatory tariffs, with any hikes made in addition to the rate detailed in the letter to each country. The president also suggested that the tariffs could be lowered if countries provide greater market access to the U.S. and/or rescind certain tariffs and other trade policies.
“These Tariffs may be modified, upward or downward, depending on our relationship with your Country,” Trump said in each letter.
Trump’s latest action comes less than 48 hours from the expiration of the 90-day pause he placed on his country-specific reciprocal tariffs in early April.
The letters clarifies what imports from certain countries will face once the pause ends on Wednesday, although implementation of country-specific reciprocal tariffs is deferred to Aug. 1, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
“The president will also sign an executive order today delaying the July 9 deadline to Aug. 1,” Leavitt told reporters in a press briefing at the White House Monday. Leavitt added that about 12 letters will be sent Monday, with others to follow in the coming days.
In the leadup to the pause’s end, Trump has said he has made deals related to tariffs and other trade activities with three countries, specifically China, the U.K. and Vietnam.
However, while specific provisions of the U.K. deal have been signed, the China pact still requires approval from both countries, while Vietnam has yet to confirm its own agreement with the U.S.
