Key Takeaways President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on the "Liberation Day" tariffs expires on July 9.When the deadline passes, the U.S. could re-impose "reciprocal" tariffs on numerous countries, which would be a major drag on the economy.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that countries negotiating trade deals with the United States could still face steep tariff hikes on July 9, even if talks are ongoing.Speaking to Bloomberg Television,

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said warned on Monday that countries could still face sharply higher tariffs on July 9 even if they are negotiating in good faith, adding that any potential extensions will be up to President Donald Trump.