Enduring confusion is the only certainty amid Trump’s latest tariff threats

Experts suspect front loading' of activity may mask deeper impact of tariffs on the US economy

There has been no change to this date, and there will be no change," Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform this week. All money will be due and payable starting AUGUST 1, 2025 - no extensions will be granted."

There had, in fact, been a change. The 90-day pause" on the highest tariffs threatened by Trump on his so-called liberation day" in April elapsed on Wednesday. But with just three trade agreements in place, instead of the 300 once promised, the White House had switched one deadline for another.