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"Fearing a catastrophe".. Sources reveal to CNN the reason for Trump's temporary suspension of tariffs

(CNN) -- President Donald Trump's surprising decision to backtrack on his comprehensive tariff plan, by announcing a 3-month suspension, highlights his ability to endure political pain: one week.

Trump said on Wednesday about the increasing criticisms that have rained down on the White House over the past week: "They were screaming, they were screaming a little, and they felt a little scared."

And even for a president known for his political fluctuations, his announcement on Wednesday to suspend the long-awaited reciprocal tariffs for 3 months is considered