President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was not thinking of extending the July 9 deadline for countries to negotiate trade deals with the U.S., and continued to express doubt that an agreement could be reached with Japan.

US President Donald Trump hit the newswires hot and fast on Tuesday, mulling over the possibility of adding additional tariffs on Japan and not extending the self-imposed July 9 deadline on the currently-suspended reciprocal tariffs.

Japan’s efforts to maintain a steady, friendly approach to trade negotiations are being tested as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure for a deal ahead of a looming tariff deadline.