U.S. President Donald Trump said he will send formal letters to more than 150 countries and regions advising them that their exports could soon face a uniform tariff rate of either 10% or 15%. He told reporters at the White House the measure is aimed at smaller trading partners that, in his words, "do not do that much business" with the United States, and that the rate will be the same for all recipients. Trump indicated that countries which have already concluded agreements with Washington, such as China and Japan, will not be covered by the new levy. He added that talks with India are nearing completion and could lead to an interim trade accord that would avert higher duties on Indian goods. By contrast, he described himself as “indifferent” toward reaching a deal with the European Union, which faces separate tariff threats if negotiations stall. According to reports by Politico and other outlets cited by the president, the notifications could arrive within days and the duties may take effect as soon as 1 August. The move would broaden Trump’s unilateral tariff strategy only months after the United States imposed a 145% surcharge on Chinese imports, underscoring the administration’s willingness to expand trade pressure to a wider array of partners.