#TariffsPause
Trump's Tariff Pause
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Hashtag #TariffsPause refers to the recent announcement made on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, by President Donald Trump regarding a temporary pause on tariffs for 90 days for most countries.
Here's a breakdown of what this entails and its implications:
* Temporary pause: President Trump announced a temporary pause (90 days) on the application of 'reciprocal tariffs' for most of the United States' trading partners. The base tariff rate of 10% on nearly all global imports will remain in effect during this period.
* China exemption: Notably, China is exempt from this temporary tariff pause. In fact, President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, citing a lack of respect for global markets. This increase is effective immediately (as of April 9, 2025).
* Market reaction: The announcement triggered a significant rise in the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its largest daily increase ever (nearly 3000 points), while the Nasdaq Composite surged by about 12.2%, and the S&P 500 rose by 9.5%.
* Logic behind the temporary pause: While the exact reasons are still unfolding, some reports suggest that the pause aims to provide a window for ongoing negotiations with countries that have engaged constructively with the United States. Mentioned
