Donald Trump's trade plans are likely to be significantly clearer by the end of this week, but an array of comments from the president and his team have underlined to markets that finality may be elusive.

President Trump is turning up the pressure to make trade deals this week – but has hinted there may be more time for negotiations.

American tariffs on dozens of countries will come into effect next Wednesday as scheduled, although several deals could still be worked out before then, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday.