SAEDNEWS: At the end of his first 100 days, President Trump claimed to have secured trade agreements with 200 countries—but over two months later, only three pacts have been unveiled, prompting a deadline extension to August 1.
According to Saed News, President Donald Trump’s much‑touted announcement in late April—that he had negotiated trade deals with 200 nations—has proven wildly premature. As of July 9, 2025, the administration has publicly confirmed only three agreements: with China, the United Kingdom and Vietnam .
Trump originally set July 9 as the “Liberation Day” deadline, threatening higher “reciprocal” tariffs on any country that failed to conclude a deal. However, White House sources told CNN that negotiations simply could not be wrapped up so swiftly. In response, Trump agreed to extend the deadline to August 1 to give several partners—most notably the European Union—more time to finalize terms .
EU and US trade negotiators are now reported to be nearing a framework agreement that would impose 10 percent tariffs and establish broad parameters for deeper discussions, according to officials familiar with the talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for the extension after observing that EU talks—and several other high‑level negotiations—were in their final stages .
Meanwhile, Trump has shifted tactics by sending letters to trading partners outlining impending tariff increases. On Monday, he posted near‑identical missives on Truth Social to Japan and South Korea, warning of new 25 percent levies if negotiations stall .
Additional letters to other nations are expected imminently.
Analysts say Trump’s approach—blending grandiose public deadlines with the looming threat of steep tariffs—is designed to extract concessions while preserving face. Yet critics argue that the absence of tangible deals undermines both US credibility and the promise of a “new era” in American trade relations.
With the curtain rising on a critical week of negotiations, all eyes will be on whether Trump can transform high‑profile threats into concrete agreements—or leave the world wondering where his fabled 200‑deal tally really stands.
