#TariffPause #TariffPause: Current Status & Key Details**
As of April 26, 2025, the U.S. has implemented a **90-day pause** on most reciprocal tariffs, with critical exceptions and updates. Below is a synthesized overview based on the latest developments:
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### **1. 90-Day Tariff Suspension (Effective April 10 – July 9, 2025)**
- **Scope**: Country-specific tariffs for **86 trading partners** listed in Annex I of Executive Order 14257 are **suspended for 90 days**. Instead, these countries face a **10% blanket tariff** during this period .
- **Exclusion**: **China** remains subject to escalating tariffs, now at **125%** (up from 34% in April 2025) due to retaliatory measures .
- **Objective**: The pause aims to incentivize negotiations with trading partners to address trade imbalances and align on economic/national security priorities .
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### **2. China-Specific Measures**
- **Retaliatory Escalation**: After China imposed an 84% tariff on U.S. goods (later raised to 125%), the U.S. reciprocated by increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to **125%**, including adjustments to *de minimis* duties (e.g., $100–$200 per postal item for low-value goods) .
- **Impact**: U.S. imports from China in sectors like textiles, apparel, and electronics are expected to decline sharply, creating opportunities for other exporters to fill gaps .