US President Donald Trump said he will unveil new letters on Wednesday morning that outline fresh tariffs and trade actions against at least seven more countries. He also hinted that more announcements could come by noon.
This move follows similar letters sent out on Monday to 14 nations, warning them of higher U.S. tariffs if they fail to strike trade agreements with the U.S. by August 1.
On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump posted: “We will be releasing a minimum of 7 Countries having to do with trade, tomorrow morning, with an additional number of Countries being released in the afternoon.”
Tariff Threats Could Worsen Trade Tensions
In Monday’s letters, Trump cautioned countries not to retaliate. If they do, he warned they would face even steeper U.S. tariffs in response.
Although these letters are not formal trade agreements, they show Trump’s effort to put himself at the center of global trade talks. His aggressive strategy has raised concerns among economists and policymakers. Some fear this approach might slow global economic growth or even push the U.S. and its trading partners toward a recession.
Trump Pushes Tariffs to Boost U.S. Economy
Still, Trump argues that tariffs are necessary. He claims they will support American manufacturing and help pay for the tax cuts he signed into law just last week.
While the message is tough, Trump has not ruled out negotiation. That means uncertainty over trade policy is likely to continue in the coming weeks.
A Shift from Traditional Diplomacy
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, “Trump is personally deciding tariff rates and creating ‘tailor-made trade plans for each and every country.’”
Unlike previous presidents, Trump has taken an unusual approach. He has been sharing these letters publicly on social media before sending formal documents to the countries involved. This marks a clear departure from traditional diplomatic protocol.
So far, the letters have only included Trump’s proposed tariffs. They also suggest that behind-the-scenes talks with foreign governments have not yet produced any final trade deals.