On July 7, President Trump began sending letters to select U.S. trading partners informing them of new “reciprocal” tariff rates that will be effective Aug. 1. These letters update the rates that the recipient country was assessed on “Liberation Day,” April 2, 2025.
The chart linked below lays out which countries have received letters, the updated tariff rate each letter contains, as well as the original rate that each country was assessed on “Liberation Day.” It also includes links to each letter as shared by President Trump on Truth Social.
During a press conference on July 7, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that approximately 14 trading partners would receive letters adjusting tariff rates while a White House fact sheet notes that “the President may send more letters in the coming days and weeks.”
The fact sheet notes that “in some instances, countries will be subject to a revised reciprocal tariff rate that is lower than the rate initially announced on April 2. For others, the reciprocal tariff rate may be higher than the previous rate.” While the letters make clear that President Trump will “perhaps” consider “adjustments to this letter,” the letters take a hard line approach and imply that the updated rates will go into effect unless countries open “closed” markets.
The letters also note that these updated “reciprocal” tariffs are “separate” from “sectoral” tariffs—almost certainly a reference to those imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These “Sectoral” tariffs currently apply to a range of imports, including steel, aluminum and autos, with additional tariffs pending on other sectors, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The “reciprocal” tariffs and the “sectorial” tariffs generally do not apply on top of each other; however, how the two tariff categories interact when applied to specific products can involve a detailed analysis.
President Trump also signed an executive order (EO) extending the pause on “reciprocal” tariffs that was set to expire on July 9 to Aug. 1. The EO does not formally implement the updated tariff rates included in the letters discussed above, which will require additional action. As a result, most U.S. trading partners will continue to be subject to a 10% “baseline” tariff though Aug. 1 regardless of whether or not they have received a letter.
Live breakdown of tariff rates, post July 7.
