#TariffsPause It appears you're asking about a potential "tariffs pause" in the context of US trade policy under Donald Trump. Here's the situation as of Saturday, April 26, 2025:

Key Points:

90-Day Pause (Except China): Earlier in April 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on the implementation of additional "reciprocal" tariffs for most of the US's trading partners. This pause was intended to allow time for negotiations with these countries, particularly those who had not retaliated against the initial tariffs.

China is the Exception: This 90-day pause does not apply to China. In fact, alongside the announcement of the pause for other nations, the US increased tariffs on Chinese goods.

Current US Tariffs on China: As of mid-April 2025, the total tariffs on most imports from China have reached 145% when combining various levies (reciprocal tariffs, tariffs related to fentanyl, and pre-existing Section 301 tariffs). Some specific goods even face tariffs as high as 245%.

China's Response: China has retaliated by increasing its own tariffs on US goods, reaching 125% on some products.

No Active Negotiations: Despite some earlier suggestions, China has denied being in active negotiations with the US regarding tariffs. They maintain that any discussions must be based on mutual respect and equality.

US Treasury Secretary's View: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is "unsustainable" and anticipates a "de-escalation" at some point.

Potential for Future Changes: While a broad "pause" excluding China is currently in effect for many countries, the situation remains dynamic, and future tariff adjustments based on negotiations are possible.

In Simple Terms:

There was a temporary break on increasing tariffs for most countries the US trades with, but this **did not include China**. In fact, tariffs on Chinese goods were increased significantly. China and the US are still in a tough trade situation with high tariffs on each other's products, and China denies any current talks to resolve it.