TOKYO: Some nations reacted with relief Friday after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs that in some cases were lower than threatened, and delayed by a week to August 7. But others — including Switzerland and chip powerhouse Taiwan — still hope to negotiate lower rates, and uncertainty remains over transshipments and levies on Japanese cars.

The U.S. has managed to make only eight deals in 120 days, including one with the 27-member European Union.

The US president has been at pains to promote agreements clinched with trading partners, but many still face the prospect of no deal and high tariffs

Governments, markets and companies digest president's announcement