#TariffsPause President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause, announced on April 9, 2025, lowered duties to 10% for most trading partners, excluding China, where tariffs rose to 125%. This reversal, driven by market turmoil and pressure from allies, aims to facilitate negotiations but maintains high tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. While markets initially rallied, uncertainty persists, with potential for renewed trade tensions.

My outlook is cautiously pessimistic: the pause may delay economic pain, but high tariffs on key partners risk inflation, supply chain disruptions, and strained alliances. Without clear negotiation outcomes, the U.S. economy faces a bumpy road ahead.