A number of Republicans are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of tariff deals from President Trump two weeks away from a July 8 deadline that could lead to the reinstating of heavy tariffs on imports from around the world.

The administration has announced deals with China and the United Kingdom, and it insists it is working hard on others. Officials have also suggested there could be some wiggle room on the deadline.

“I think they’re working very hard on them — I know that for a fact,” said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). “I think the approach that was taken in the first place creates a lot of complications because it does produce this enormous workload and need for negotiation with an enormous number of countries.”

Asked whether she is concerned the administration’s negotiators are stretched thin, Collins was blunt. “Yes,” she said. “Very.”

Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs in April, saying heavy duties would be placed on imports from countries around the world. The announcement contributed to a stock sell-off,........

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