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Core Viewpoint - Trump does not anticipate extending the July 9 deadline for tariffs, suggesting that he prefers to implement higher tariffs sooner rather than later [2][3] Group 1: Tariff Negotiations - Trump believes he does not need to extend the July 9 deadline for countries to reach agreements with the U.S. to avoid higher tariffs [2] - The U.S. government has the flexibility to either extend or advance the deadline, with Trump expressing a preference for the latter [2] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary expressed skepticism about finalizing agreements with all trading partners before the deadline, indicating that reaching deals with 10 to 12 out of 18 key relationships might be feasible [2] Group 2: Specific Country Negotiations - India is highlighted as one of the countries closest to reaching an agreement, with trade officials extending their stay in Washington to resolve differences [3][7] - The U.S. is pushing for India to open its market to genetically modified crops, which India has resisted due to concerns for local farmers [7] - France's finance minister expressed confidence that the EU could reach a trade agreement with the U.S. before the July 9 deadline, potentially involving discussions on liquefied natural gas (LNG) [9] Group 3: Broader Trade Context - Trump announced plans for significant tariffs on major trading partners, including a 25% tariff on automobiles and 50% on steel and aluminum, set to take effect on July 9 [9] - The EU is currently purchasing LNG from Russia but is exploring increasing imports from the U.S. to avoid tariff hikes [9][10] - France is coordinating with the EU Commission on potential countermeasures against U.S. imports, although they hope to reach an agreement to avoid such measures [11]