Group 1 - The U.S. will send letters to approximately 100 countries detailing new tariff rates ranging from 20% to 30% starting July 4 [1] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary indicated that around 123 countries were initially subject to a 10% reciprocal tariff, with a series of trade agreements expected to be announced before the deadline on July 9 [1][2] - The U.S. has only finalized trade agreements with the UK and Vietnam, while a framework agreement has been reached with China [1] Group 2 - President Trump expressed strong doubts about the prospects of U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations, threatening tariffs of 30% or 35% on Japanese imports, which is higher than the previously proposed 24% [2] - The EU is prepared to reach a principle agreement with the U.S. on tariffs but will take countermeasures if negotiations fail [2][3] - The EU is pushing for the U.S. to eliminate tariffs on EU exports as part of any framework agreement, with current tariffs on EU automobiles at 25% and on steel and aluminum at 50% [3] Group 3 - The U.S. is considering expanding tariffs to additional sectors, including wood, aerospace parts, pharmaceuticals, chips, and critical minerals [3] - Recent trade data indicates that the tariff policies are disrupting the U.S. economy, with a decline in both imports and exports in May, leading to an increased trade deficit [3] - The uncertainty surrounding the July 9 deadline for tariff negotiations is expected to cause further volatility in import and export data [4]