US stock futures lower after Trump says tariffs start Aug. 1
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY July 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
U.S. stock futures are lower after oil prices slid on an unexpectedly large supply increase from oil producing countries and President Donald Trump's confirmation that tariffs are set to go into effect Aug. 1, extending the original deadline of July 9.
At 6:10 a.m. ET, futures linked to the blue-chip Dow were at 0.02%, while broad S&P 500 futures slipped-0.28% and tech-heavy Nasdaq futures fell-0.44%.
Investors had expected Trump's reciprocal tariffs would go into effect on July 9 for nations that didn't yet strike a trade deal with the U.S., but over the weekend Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the date is now Aug. 1. White House officials suggested more trade deals will be finalized this week.
"The policy of “strategic uncertainty” has revealed, with certainty, that the administration is fearful of its own threats," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading. "This backpedaling reinforces the market’s expectation that the administration’s true policy remains one of “closet capitulation.”"
Separately, oil prices slid after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies agreed to increase production by 548,000 barrels a day in August. That's larger than the 411,000 monthly increase in production in May, June and July and more than analysts' had expected. Additionally, the countries will consider adding another roughly 548,000 barrels a day in September at the next meeting on Aug. 3, according to Bloomberg, citing delegates who asked not to be identified.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 23, 2025 in New York City. Stocks opened slightly up as the market reacts to the U.S. striking three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend, raising fears of an increase in oil prices. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Corporate news -
Tesla shares may be in the spotlight as tensions between chief executive Elon Musk and Trump heat up again. Musk said on social media he started the "America Party" aimed at winning a handful of Senate seats and House districts that could serve as the "deciding vote" on"contentious laws," given the "razor-thin legislative margins" in Congress. Trump responded on social media by saying Musk had gone "completely off the rails," suggesting the third party was in response to Musk being angry because the spending bill eliminated incentives to buy electric cars.
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Cryptocurrency
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