Trump promises fresh tariff announcement within hours
The US president said letters 'and/or deals with various countries from around the world' would be delivered at 5pm UK time today.
He said an extra 10pc levy would be added to any country 'aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics', an 11-member alliance including Brazil, Russia, India and China.
The FTSE 100 was lower and Asian stock markets mostly fell as most US trading partners prepared to face higher rates.
Despite promises to work on 90 deals in 90 days, President Trump and his team have been able to complete only a limited trade deal with Britain and an agreement with Vietnam.
A long-promised deal with India has remained elusive, while a trade truce with China has appeared on shaky ground.
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