#TrumpTariffs 📣 What’s Happening Now

• U.S. to notify countries: President Trump has begun sending warning letters to countries without trade agreements, signaling tariffs from 10% up to 70% to take effect around August 1, after being delayed from July 9  .

• BRICS countries targeted: Nations perceived as aligning with the BRICS bloc face an extra 10% duty on top of existing rates, a move Trump says is aimed at “anti‑American” policies .

• EU negotiations ongoing: The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is in talks to stave off steep tariffs—especially on cars and steel—while Trump says he’ll proceed unless deals are struck by the deadline ().