So far, the United States has reached only two preliminary trade deals, with the United Kingdom and with Vietnam, which are scant on details and leave much to be worked out. What is happening with other countries?

The president is again threatening higher tariff rates on a dozen foreign nations, as a deadline elapses this week for making trade deals.

The administration keeps shifting its plans when it comes to trade negotiations. The latest expectation is that most countries will receive new tariff rates this week that would go into effect on Aug.