Summary
President Trump announced that the 90-day pause on tariffs will end on July 9 unless countries reach trade deals with the U.S. Trump also spoke about ongoing negotiations with TikTok, mentioning a potential buyer needing China's approval, and he claimed that U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Key Facts
- President Trump will not extend the 90-day tariff pause beyond July 9.
- Countries will be notified that trade penalties will begin unless they make deals with the U.S.
- Trump hinted at a group of wealthy investors planning to buy TikTok, subject to China's approval.
- Negotiations for 90 trade deals were a goal, but Trump noted the challenge of talking to all 200 countries.
- Trump discussed U.S. strikes on Iran, claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- The Iranian ambassador to the U.N. stated Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency reported severe damage, but not total destruction, to Iran’s nuclear sites.
