U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States will make several trade-related announcements within the next 48 hours, signaling a busy period ahead for trade policy. This statement was made during a CNBC interview on July 7, 2025, and has been confirmed by multiple sources. Later in July, Bessent addressed the status of a trade deal with Vietnam, stating that he assumes the deal is confirmed and on paper, although he has not personally seen the official documentation. This follows a prior announcement by the president earlier in July regarding the Vietnam trade agreement, which has yet to receive formal confirmation from the Vietnamese government.