#TariffsPause

On April 9, 2025, Donald Trump announced a suspension of the increased tariffs on imports for 90 days for most countries, including the European Union and more than 75 countries that agreed to negotiations. The base interest rates were reduced to 10% instead of the previously planned 20-30%.

Key points:

- China remains an exception: tariffs on its goods have risen to 145% (including the previous 20% and the new 125%).

- Reason for the suspension: pressure from the business sector, concerns about recession, and countries' willingness for trade negotiations.

- Negotiation tactics: Trump uses the "temporary halt" as leverage to strike deals, threatening to resume tariffs within 90 days.