U.S. to apply increased pressure on trade deals, warns higher tariffs…

The White House is set to put pressure on the U.S.’s trading partners this week to sign new tariff deals, with the hope that they will be finalized before a Wednesday deadline.

The Trump administration is expected to send dozens of letters to countries that have not made a trade deal, warning them that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1, White House National Economic Council director…