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July 6, 2025

July 5, 2025 — About 12 countries will be receiving their new tariff rates on Monday July 7; some as high as 70% [source]
July 3, 2025 — 30% Tariffs on 🎆 fireworks from China could dampen preparations for July 4th Celebrations [source]
July 2, 2025 — 🚨Vietnam-US agree to trade deal: tariffs at 20% [source]
July 2, 2025 — Japan threatened with 35% tariffs; India trade deal nearly done [source]
July 1, 2025 — Federal Reserve says interest rates would have been cut if not for tariffs [source]
June 30, 2025

  • US resumes trade talks with Canada after scrapping proposed digital services tax [source]
  • US Treasury Secretary Issues New Tariff Warning Ahead of July 9 Deadline [source]

June 27, 2025 — Trump ends trade talks with Canada; says new tariffs coming next week [source]
June 22, 2025 — Canada may impose tariffs on US Steel & Aluminum imports on July 21 [source]
June 20, 2025 — Supreme Court denies request to expedite tariff challenge [source]
June 18, 2025 — President Trump says tariffs on imported pharmaceutical drugs could be imposed soon [source]
June 17, 2025 — Companies ask Supreme Court to expedite tariff challenge [source]
June 16, 2025 — 🤝 G7 Summit begins; Trade talks w/ EU & Canada commence [source]
June 11, 2025

  • New China Tariff deal: 55% total tariff. Read more
  • Appeals court keeps tariffs in place, for now [source]

June 8, 2025 – 📞 US & China will continue trade deal talks Monday, Jun 9, in London [source]
June 4, 2025 — 🚨 50% Steel & Aluminum tariffs go into effect today! 🚨 [source]
June 3, 2025 – 90-day Tariff exemption extension on Chinese-made Chips [source]
June 2, 2025 – Read our US-China Tariff Report
May 29, 2025 — Tariffs temporarily REMAIN IN EFFECT pending an appeal hearing by the Trump Administration [source]
May 28, 2025 — 🛑 TARIFF PAUSE 🛑 Federal court blocks President Trump's sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law; some tariffs remain in place. [source]

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July 9 Tracker: "Reciprocal Tariff" Pause Deadline

Last updated: 7/8/2025

Track the countdown to July 9th and monitor progress on US trade deal negotiations as the reciprocal tariffs pause deadline approaches.

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Deadline Confusion: July 9 vs. August 1, 2025

You may keep hearing about two dates: July 9 and August 1 and the trade world is buzzing with questions. Which one actually matters? The short answer: both. Here's a quick, visual guide to what's happening, why the administration's messaging sounds contradictory, and what happens next.

Key Dates at a Glance

Date & TimeWhat It MeansWhy It Matters
April 2, 2025"Liberation Day": Original reciprocal tariff schedule published (10–50%)Set the baseline every partner is negotiating against
April 9, 202590-day Pause announced; all country-specific rates cut to 10%Put pressure on countries to negotiate while calming markets
July 9, 2025 – 12:01 AM ESTStatutory end of the Pause; Administration must either let rates snap back or issue new legal guidanceCustoms systems need a clear rule on what to collect next entry day
Week of July 7, 2025"Dear Partner" Letters sent outlining the tariff each non-deal country will faceProvides 3+ weeks' notice so importers can adjust supply chains
August 1, 2025 – 12:01 AM ESTOperational snap-back date: Goods entered on or after this moment pay April 2 rates unless a deal is signedHard cost impact finally hits invoices, triggering price resets
August 11–12, 2025China-specific Pause expires; Beijing's rate scheduled to jump from 30% to 34% absent a separate pactChina isn't part of the July confusion
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Timeline Walk-Through

  • April 2 – White House unveils the Reciprocal Tariff Matrix with country-specific rates up to 50%.
  • April 9 – Market turmoil prompts a 90-day "reset"; all partners (except China) drop to a 10% flat rate for 90 days.
  • June – Negotiations intensify; only China, Vietnam, and the U.K. ink preliminary accords.
  • July 6-7 – President Trump says he will mail 12–15 "tariff letters" this week, each warning that August 1 is the reactivation date.
  • July 7 – Secretary Bessent clarifies on CNN that "August 1 is not a new deadline—just the date rates kick in".
  • July 9 (12:01 AM) – The legal Pause ends. Customs can technically begin collecting higher rates, but CBP receives implementation guidance pointing to August 1 for operational rollout.
  • July 9–31 – Nations in "good-faith talks" scramble to finish deals; others brace for steep hikes.
  • August 1 – Snap-back goes live: 10% baseline + country rate (11–50% or higher for outliers) now collectible on entry summaries.

What Should Businesses & Individuals Watch?

  • Customs Directives – The moment CBP publishes operational instructions, the August 1 plan becomes locked.
  • Official Letters – If your country receives a letter with a specific tariff rate, that number is likely non-negotiable post-July 31.
  • Deal Flash Releases – Successful agreements can still zero-out or cap rates even after July 9; stay alert for nighttime press releases.
  • Cargo Cut-off – Goods "entered or withdrawn for consumption" before 12:01 AM EST Aug 1 remain at 10%, but "in transit" exceptions are narrow—plan load dates carefully.
  • China's Separate Clock – Importers of PRC-origin goods face a 34% rate on Aug 12 unless a new pact beats that clock.

Quick Questions Answered

Is August 1 a new deadline for negotiating a deal?
No. It's the implementation date for tariffs on countries without deals. Negotiations can—and likely will—continue even after August 1, but shipments will pay the higher duty in the interim.
Could the administration push August 1 back?
Yes, but officials have repeatedly dismissed that idea. Bessent calls the date "locked," and letters reference August 1 explicitly.
Do shipments arriving before Aug 1 but cleared after still get 10%?
Only if the entry transaction is filed before 12:01 AM EST Aug 1; otherwise, the higher rate applies.
Which countries are most at risk?
Analysts cite 18 "priority deficit nations," including the EU, Japan, India, and South Korea.
Could retaliatory tariffs hit U.S. exports?
Major partners have drafted response lists—watch for counter-measures within days of any snap-back.