Trump says could send out 12 or 15 letter on tariffs on Monday:
- Will have a trade deal or letter with most nations done by July 9
Trump said last week that sending out letters advising of tariff rates was easier than trying to reach trade deals:
Over the weekend:
Wide-ranging comments from Trump:
- says it’s ridiculous for Musk to start third party
- says will discuss with Netanyahu working on a permanent deal with Iran
- Good chance we have a deal with Hamas during the week
- Quite a few hostages could be coming out
- Trump says he will probably visit Texas on Friday following deadly flood
- When asked about phasing out FEMA, he responded, “That’s something we can talk about later”
- Had good call with Zelenskiy, am disappointed with Putin
Commerce Sec weighed in too:
- Lutnick says tariffs go in effect on August 1
