The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.

Its new deal with Vietnam and its fresh tariff threats issued to many other countries seem designed to reduce China’s role in their supply chain. Countries that had hoped to stay out of the new cold war now fear they are being forced to pick a side. To appease the world’s biggest market, they must anger the world’s biggest trader.

Speaking publicly, Trump stated, “We’ve made a deal with the United Kingdom, we’ve made a deal with China, and we’re close to making a deal with India.” He suggested that countries unwilling to negotiate would instead be served notice of the new trade terms through formal letters.

The Clippers traded guard Norman Powell to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade in which the Clippers acquired forward John Collins from the Utah Jazz.

After a career year with the Los Angeles Clippers, Norman Powell is off to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade, according to ESPN. The Heat will acquire the guard in exchange for Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love,

Japan's trade deal with the U.S. must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry, top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called the announcement of slightly higher US tariffs “truly regrettable” while he vowed to continue to protect his nation’s interests in the extended trade negotiations.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that Japan would continue negotiations with the United States to seek a bilateral trade deal that benefits both countries. Japan has received a proposal from the United States to continue trade discussions until the newly set August 1 deadline,

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