Ninety deals in 90 days: Trump’s tariff pause clouds ‘Liberation Day’ economic forecast

Published July 8, 2025 6:00am ET



After President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in imposing his “Liberation Day” tariffs, trade adviser Peter Navarro touted the possibility of “90 deals in 90 days.” In truth, it hasn’t been that easy, and the deadline is up on July 9. This Washington Examiner series, 90 Deals in 90 Days, will look at how we got here, where we’re going, and some of the unforeseen consequences that have cropped up.

President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his pause again on “Liberation Day” tariffs is keeping U.S. trading partners and consumers on their toes about whether price hikes will ever materialize.

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