#TariffsPause On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most U-S. trading partners, reducing rates to a baseline 10% to facilitate negotiations. However, tariffs on Chinese imports were increased to 125% citing China's lack of cooperation. The initial market optimism faded with U-S- stocks declining the following day as uncertainties persisted. The European Union matched the U.S. pause delaying its retaliatory tariffs for the same period China responded with 84% tariffs on U-S. goods, escalating trade tensions. The situation remains

fluid as global markets react to these developments