Trump Opens Key Trade Week With Fresh Tariff Threat

特朗普以新的关税威胁开启关键贸易周

WSJ What’s News

2025-07-07

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A.M. Edition for July 7. President Trump threatens additional 10% tariffs on countries that align with the Brics group of emerging economies. WSJ deputy editor Quentin Webb says it kicks off a crucial week for trade ahead of a Wednesday deadline for dozens of countries to strike a deal with Washington. Plus, the search for survivors in Central Texas continues after flash floods on Friday killed at least 82 people. And Tesla investors question Elon Musk’s plans to form a new political party and send the stock tumbling in pre-market trade. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • President Trump opens a key week for trade deals by threatening new tariffs on emerging market countries.

  • Plus, rescue efforts in central Texas face weather challenges following deadly flash floods.

  • This is tough work.

  • It's hot.

  • They're in the mud.

  • They're removing debris.

  • There's snakes, there's water moccasins.

  • This is God's work that they're doing.

  • And Tesla shares drop after Elon Musk announces the formation of a new political party.

  • It's Monday, July 7th.

  • I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.

  • And here is the AM edition of What's News,

  • the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.

  • President Trump is threatening additional 10% tariffs on countries that align with the BRICS group of emerging markets,

  • which he accused of harboring anti-American policies.

  • Hours earlier, BRICS members gathered at an annual summit,

  • had signed a declaration voicing concern with tariffs and their effect on global trade and economic development.

  • Along with core members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa,

  • BRICS recently grew to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia,

  • Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.