India, June 28 -- United States President Donald Trump on Friday hinted at uncertainty over the July 8 deadline, when reciprocal tariffs are set to return for several countries.

When asked whether the deadline would be adhered to, Trump said, "No, we can do whatever we want." He added that the US could either extend the deadline or shorten it, according to a CNBC report.

The question was aimed towards July 9, the deadline for the US and European Union to negotiate a trade deal, failing which a 50 per cent tariff rate would be imposed on EU imports.

However, Trump in his answer was seemingly talking about the July 8 deadline, when the three-month pause on the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US on several countries ends.

Trump's remarks a...