Highlights: Asia a major target of Trump's tariff letters
Trump has hinted at opportunities for additional negotiations, while at the same time warning that any reprisal steps would be met with a like-for-like response.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks as she holds up a letter from President Donald Trump to South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jul 7, 2025, in Washington. (Photo: AP/Evan Vucci)
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US President Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, mainly in Asia, informing them that higher import tariffs will come into effect on Aug 1 unless they reach a deal with the United States.
Key US allies Japan and South Korea would be hit with 25 per cent tariffs.
Countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia were slapped with duties ranging from 25 per cent to 40 per cent.
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