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Publication: Pause on US-China Tariffs: A Breather in the Trade War?

Luanda, Angola – April 26, 2025 – Global markets are closely watching the recent announcement of a pause on tariffs imposed by the United States on China. Following a period of escalating trade tension and mutual retaliations, this decision raises crucial questions about the future of economic relations between the two largest powers in the world.

Since the initial imposition of tariffs by the US, citing unfair trade practices, China responded with equivalent measures, affecting a wide range of products from both countries. This escalation has generated uncertainties in the markets, impacted supply chains, and raised costs for businesses and consumers.

The decision to pause the increase of tariffs, and in some cases even temporarily suspend them for other trading partners, suggests a possible opening for negotiations or, at the very least, an acknowledgment of the negative impacts of the ongoing trade war. However, the exclusion of China from this suspension for some countries and the increase of tariffs at other times indicate that the situation remains complex and volatile.

Analysts point out that various factors may have influenced this pause, including internal pressures in the US, concerns about global economic growth, and the search for a more stable ground for future discussions. China, for its part, has reiterated its position to defend its interests and seek solutions through dialogue.