President Donald Trump said on June 11 that he’s willing to extend a July 8 deadline for concluding trade negotiations with other countries before sweeping new tariffs take effect.
He also said that such an extension may prove unnecessary, as deals are either coming or will be replaced by unilateral terms set by the United States.
Trump made the remarks before attending a performance of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, after being asked by reporters whether he would be willing to extend the deadline for finalizing trade talks, now underway with over a dozen countries.
“I would [extend the deadline], but I don’t think we’re going to have that necessity,” Trump replied. “We’re rocking in terms of deals.”...
