Trump Prepares to Send Tariff Ultimatums to 12 Countries in Major Trade Push

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he has signed a set of tariff warning letters to 12 countries, part of a renewed effort to reshape America’s global trade relationships. The letters, which Trump described as “take it or leave it” offers, are set to be sent out on Monday and will outline the specific tariff levels each country could face on goods exported to the United States.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during his flight to New Jersey, the president declined to name the countries involved but indicated that full details would be made public at the start of the week.

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Trump had initially stated that the first round of letters would go out on Friday, coinciding with the U.S. Independence Day holiday, but the timeline has now shifted to Monday. “I signed some letters and they’ll go out on Monday, probably twelve,” Trump said when asked about his latest move on trade policy. “Different amounts of money, different amounts of tariffs.”

The development marks another bold step in Trump’s assertive trade agenda, signaling that his administration is ready to escalate pressure on trading partners who, in his view, benefit disproportionately from access to the U.S. market.

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The approach echoes similar tactics used in previous trade negotiations, particularly with China and the European Union, where threats of tariffs were used as leverage to extract concessions.

While the exact countries and sectors targeted remain under wraps for now, the president’s comments suggest that each nation will receive individualized terms—possibly opening the door for negotiations or retaliatory measures depending on their responses.

Trump’s “America First” trade strategy has consistently emphasized reducing the U.S. trade deficit, reviving domestic manufacturing, and pushing for what he calls “fair and reciprocal” trade relationships.

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