#TariffPause The hashtag **#TariffPause** has gained prominence amid recent shifts in U.S. trade policy, particularly following President Donald Trump's decision to implement a 90-day suspension on new tariffs for most countries, excluding China. This move, announced on April 9, 2025, was largely seen as a response to significant market volatility, including a sharp sell-off in U.S. bonds and equities, which raised concerns about the broader economic impact of escalating trade tensions. ([Trump says he's negotiated 200 trade deals - but won't say with whom](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/25/trump-200-trade-deals-time-interview-trade-war-tariffs-00309294?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Trump denies that the recent tantrum in bonds forced him to pause his trade war](https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-tariffs-bond-market-sell-off-pause-trade-war-2025-4?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### What Is the Tariff Pause?
The "tariff pause" refers to a temporary halt on the implementation of new reciprocal tariffs that were set to increase import duties on a wide range of goods. Under this suspension, the U.S. maintained a 10% baseline tariff on imports from most countries, while Chinese goods continued to face significantly higher duties, with some rates reaching up to 145%. ([Tariffs in the second Trump administration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariffs_in_the_second_Trump_administration?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
The pause is scheduled to last until July 9, 2025, providing a window for the U.S. to negotiate trade agreements with various countries. However, President Trump has indicated that extending this pause is unlikely unless substantial concessions are made by trading partners, particularly China. ([Trump's Tariffs Could Be At Their Peak-But There Are Caveats](https://www.investopedia.com/trump-s-tariffs-could-be-at-their-peak-but-there-are-some-caveats-11720442?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Trump Doubtful on Another Tariff Pause, Wants China Concessions](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-sees-trade-deals-coming-110024100.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com))