Figures show record $24.2bn raised from the levies in May but highlight potential for distortion to global trade flows

Duties on imports from dozens of countries would jump if the 90-day pause imposed in April expires July 9 as scheduled.

He said Japan could face a tariff of 30 to 35 percent if no deal is made, higher than the 24 percent reciprocal tariff Trump had originally imposed, and then paused, in early April. The tariff pause ends on July 9, though Trump has touted flexibility on the deadline.