President Donald Trump in April paused his reciprocal tariffs on most U.S. trade partners for 90-days, pushing implementation of the steep levies to early July.

South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to a ministerial statement posted on the South African government news agency website.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick insisted Sunday a court fight over President Donald Trump's tariff power won't blunt the administration's leverage as it works on trade deals with key partners ahead of a July deadline.

More uncertainty surrounds President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a new week begins. Meanwhile, the White House is ramping up its halting efforts to secure ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine. Follow for live updates on the administration.

The U.S. is urging other countries to submit proposals in several key areas, including tariff and quota offers for purchasing U.S. industrial and agricultural products.

President Trump warns of potential 'economic ruin' if courts do not uphold his massive, unilateral tariffs. In a rare admission, he suggests these tariffs could be counterproductive, especially if foreign retaliatory measures persist.