#TariffsPause
The hashtag #TariffsPause refers to a significant development in U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump's administration. On April 9, 2025, following substantial market turmoil-including a sharp sell-off in bonds and equities-President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs beyond a baseline 10% rate for most trading partners. This pause was implemented to alleviate economic pressures and provide a window for
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Wikipedia
However, this suspension did not extend to China. In fact, tariffs on Chinese imports were increased to 145%, reflecting a more aggressive stance in the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. President Trump emphasized that any further easing of tariffs would require "something substantial" from China in terms of
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South China Morning Post
The announcement of the tariff pause led to a significant rebound in financial markets, with the S&P 500 experiencing its largest single$XRP