New Trump tariffs leave countries scrambling for deal before August 1 deadline

On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced new “reciprocal” tariffs on 14 countries that would come into effect on August 1 unless a deal was struck before then. Japan and South Korea vowed to pursue negotiations with Washington – as did South Africa – but promised to defend their national interests, setting the stage for difficult talks. Also in this edition, the BRICS summit wraps up in Brazil, with Trump making headlines there too.