#TariffsPause As of Saturday, April 26, 2025, the situation regarding a "tariffs pause" initiated by the US under President Trump is nuanced, particularly concerning China:

* **90-Day Pause (Most Countries):** In early April 2025, a 90-day pause on further "reciprocal" tariff increases was announced for most US trading partners who agreed to negotiate and hadn't retaliated against initial tariffs. A baseline 10% tariff remained for these nations.

* **China is the Exception:** This pause **did not apply to China**. Instead, the US **increased tariffs on Chinese goods**.

* **Current High Tariffs on China:** The US tariffs on most Chinese imports have reached **145%** due to a combination of levies. Some goods face tariffs as high as **245%**.

* **China's Retaliation:** China has responded by imposing tariffs of **125%** on some US goods.

* **No Active Talks:** China denies any ongoing formal negotiations with the US regarding tariffs, stating that any discussions must be based on mutual respect.

* **US Treasury Stance:** The US Treasury Secretary has called the ongoing tariffs with China "unsustainable" and anticipates a future "de-escalation."

**In Simple Terms:**

The US put a temporary stop on increasing tariffs for most countries, but **not for China**. In fact, tariffs on Chinese goods went up significantly. China and the US still have very high tariffs on each other's goods, and China says they aren't currently in talks to resolve this.

**In 150 words:**

In April 2025, the US initiated a 90-day pause on further tariff increases for most trading partners, excluding China. Instead, tariffs on Chinese goods were raised to 125%, bringing the total to 145% on many products. This was in response to China's own tariffs on US goods, which reached 125% on some items. Despite the pause for other nations, the trade relationship between the US and China remains tense, with high tariffs in place. China has denied being in active negotiations with the US to resolve the tariff issue, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and equal dialogue.