#TariffsPause

Donald Trump announced on **April 9, 2025** a **90-day pause** on the **10%** tariffs on most countries, except China, which faced increases of **125% to 145%**. The measure aimed to calm markets after sharp stock declines and business pressures. The EU suspended retaliations and chose to negotiate, while China raised its tariffs in response. Markets reacted with relief (S&P 500 +9.5%), but risks of global slowdown persist. Trump justified the pause as "strategic", although it reflected economic pressures. The conflict with China remains the central focus of his trade policy.