Duties on imports from dozens of countries would jump if the 90-day pause imposed in April expires July 9 as scheduled.

Trump’s unpredictable style has earned him the descriptor “TACO” for “ Trump Always Chickens Out ,” while businesses, economists, and investors have criticized him for creating a volatile business environment.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had struck a trade deal with Vietnam under which the country would face a minimum 20 percent tariff and open its market to