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India US Trade Deal LIVE: Tariffs Announced On Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos Among Others

India was one of the countries majorly hit by Trump's protectionist move, with steep levies worth 27% imposed in early April. Will a trade deal be announced soon? Stay tuned here for the live updates.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Trump imposes tariffs up to 40% on various countries. (Photo source: NDTV Profit)</p></div>
Trump imposes tariffs up to 40% on various countries. (Photo source: NDTV Profit)
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US President Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, promising to impose extra taxes if the countries retaliate. However, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt left out any mentions of tariffs or letters in her media address. Stay tuned for the latest updates with NDTV Profit.
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US Trade Deal Live: Trump Announces Tariffs On Kazakhstan, Malaysia, South Africa, Myanmar, Laos

  • Kazakhstan, Malaysia have been sent 25% tariff letters.

  • South Africa gets 30% tariffs via letter.

  • Myanmar, Laos get 40% tariff letters.


US Trade Deal Live:  World Leaders 'Begging' Trump To Come To A Deal, Says Leavitt

Countries will take letters seriously, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says.

"World leaders begging Trump to come to a deal," she says at a press conference.

More letters coming on Truth Social, Leavitt says.


US Trade Deal Live: Leavitt On BRICS Tariffs

BRICS is seeking to undermine the interests of US, said Leavitt, adding that President Trump will take any action to prevent countries from taking advantage of the United States.

Trump doesn't see these countries as growing stronger, she added.


US Trade Deal Live: 12 Countries To Receive 'Tariff Letters' Today

There will be 12 countries receiving tariff letters today, stated Leavitt in the Q&A. Japan and South Korea have both already been imposed with 25% tariffs.

Executive orders will also be signed, with tariffs being levied starting Aug. 1, she added.


US Trade Deal Live: 'Tailormade Trade Plans' To Be Made

Addressing the delay in tariff letters, Leavitt said the Trump administration wishes to cut the best deals, and is set to tailor make trade plans with each country.































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