#TariffsPause The #TariffPause refers to the U.S. government's decision in April 2025 to temporarily suspend most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, excluding those placed on Chinese imports. This move came after sharp sell-offs in the U.S. stock and bond markets, rising inflation concerns, and mounting pressure on policymakers to ease economic tensions. While the pause was intended to create room for renewed trade negotiations with partners like Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, tariffs on Chinese goods were actually increased, intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. The announcement triggered a strong rebound in financial markets, but experts warn that with overall tariff rates still historically high, the long-term economic impacts of the #TariffPause remain uncertain.