Trump issues new tariffs, says can still negotiate

Economic headwinds: Truckers moving containers at a yard under the Port Authority of Thailand in Bangkok. In his announcement, Trump says he will impose tariffs of 36% on goods from Thailand starting on Aug 1. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariff rates on key trading partners.

He also suggested, though, that he was still open to additional negotiations and pushed off increased duties until at least Aug 1.