Countries To Face Trump Tariff Delays?
As the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s major trade overhaul, nations cooperating with the U.S. may receive a temporary reprieve from tariffs, according to White House Economic Adviser Stephen Miran.
Key Point: Countries working in good faith with President Trump could be granted an extension, while others face higher tariffs.
Miran, appearing Sunday on ABC’s This Week, said he remains confident multiple deals will be finalized this week. “Trade talks follow a structured process that’s aligning with the president’s set timeline,” he said.
Trump’s Deal Strategy: Reward Loyalty, Punish Stalling
The Trump administration has already landed three significant trade agreements. But when asked if the deadline could shift, Miran made it clear: good-faith negotiators may earn more time, but freeloaders won’t.
“Those countries making real concessions and demonstrating serious progress will likely get a short extension,” he said.
Tariff Surge Coming August 1 for Non-Cooperative Countries
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that for nations refusing to strike fair trade deals, tariffs will surge back to their April levels on August 1, reversing the current grace period set by President Trump.
Big Picture: Foreign nations that benefited from decades of one-sided trade are now being held accountable under Trump’s America First policy.
“For countries dragging their feet or playing games, higher tariffs are very likely,” Miran stated. “President Trump will make that call very soon.”
CBO’s Anti-Trump Healthcare Prediction Falls Apart—Again
Miran also dismissed a deeply flawed projection from the Congressional Budget Office, which claimed President Trump’s newly signed economic reform bill would strip healthcare from 11 million Americans.
“The CBO’s been wrong before—and they’re wrong again,” he said.
He reminded viewers that the CBO once predicted massive coverage losses after the individual mandate repeal during Trump’s first term. “They said 5 million would lose coverage. That never happened.”
Economic Collapse Avoided Thanks to Trump’s Megabill
Miran defended Trump’s legislation, calling it essential for avoiding a deep recession. “Without this bill, 8 to 9 million Americans would’ve lost insurance because the economy was about to nosedive.”
Important Context: President Trump’s economic reforms are protecting jobs, boosting businesses, and preventing a healthcare crisis caused by government overreach.
Real Coverage Comes from Real Jobs—Not Big Government
“The best way to ensure Americans are insured is simple,” Miran explained.
“Grow the economy. Create jobs. Put people back to work. Let them earn employer-based coverage—not handouts.”
Bottom Line: Trump Delivers Stability While Global Elites Scramble
President Trump’s firm leadership on trade and the economy is once again putting American interests first—while holding uncooperative nations accountable.
With bold reforms, tough deadlines, and a focus on jobs—not bureaucracy—Trump is keeping America strong, sovereign, and economically secure.
