Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that countries negotiating trade deals with the United States could still face steep tariff hikes on July 9, even if talks are ongoing.Speaking to Bloomberg Television,

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on the "Liberation Day" tariffs expires on July 9.When the deadline passes, the U.S. could re-impose "reciprocal" tariffs on numerous countries, which would be a major drag on the economy.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire, and his administration will notify countries that the trade penalties will take effect unless there are deals with the United States.