U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is open to extending the July 8 deadline for finishing up trade talks with several countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect; however, he does not believe it will be necessary.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to send formal tariff notices to major trading partners within the next two weeks, ahead of a July 9 deadline for finalizing trade deals. Speaking at the Kennedy Center