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Meanwhile, countries such as China and the UK are progressing with their own preliminary trade agreements, possibly as a buffer against the impact of U.S. tariffs. The delay of tariff implementation—initially deferred in April, then postponed further—indicates ongoing negotiations and a desire to reach mutually beneficial deals. For example, the UK’s agreement to increase US beef imports was instrumental in reducing auto and steel tariffs, demonstrating how targeted trade negotiations can influence tariffs’ scope and impact.