India, July 8 -- After releasing fresh tariff letters against 12 countries, US President Donald Trump has said that he is firm on the August 1 deadline for the new levies. However, the US president added he would remain open to discussions and negotiations.

"I would say firm, but not 100% firm. If they call up and they say we'd like to do something a different way, we're going to be open to that," Trump told reporters when asked if the deadline for the tariffs was firm.

Earlier on the deadline for the imposition of tariffs was set at July 9, which was also the date Trump's 90-day pause would come to an end. However, the US president has stated that he will be extending this deadline.

On Monday, Trump announced tariffs on 14 nations and...