In April, administration officials vowed to sign trade deals with as many as 90 countries in 90 days. The ambitious target came after Mr. Trump announced, and then rolled back a portion of, steep tariffs that in some cases meant import taxes cost more than the wholesale price of a good itself.

The White House is urging countries to submit their best offers for trade deals by the end of the day, as the 90-day pause on so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is set to expire on July 9.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated,

The White House on Tuesday said it sent letters to all of its trade partners pressuring them to submit their best offers as it rushes to clinch deals before a July tariff deadline. President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariff rates on foreign nations are scheduled to take effect July 8 after a three-month pause unless trade deals are made in time.