WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The Trump administration is pressuring trade partners to make a deal with them as tariff threats loom.

Right now, President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on dozens of foreign countries are paused, but they're set to take effect on July 8th unless the countries strike a deal with the U.S.

Adding urgency to the negotiations the White House says the U.S. sent letters to all of its trading partners asking for the countries to submit their best trade offers by Wednesday.

"This letter, was simply to remind these countries that the deadline is approaching. And the president expects good deals and we are on track for that. I will emphasize," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

The White House says U.S. leaders are actively involved in negotiations and opt

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