#TariffsPause **#TariffsPause: Trump Escalates Trade War with China While Offering Relief to Allies**

President Trump has taken a bold step in the U.S.-China trade war, **raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%** effective immediately, citing Beijing’s “lack of respect to the World’s Markets” . This comes after China retaliated by hiking tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% earlier the same day . However, Trump announced a **90-day pause** on reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries that engaged in negotiations, lowering their rates to 10% .

The move triggered a historic market rebound: the **Dow surged nearly 3,000 points**, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped 9% and 12%, respectively, reversing days of turmoil . Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick framed the pivot as isolating China while aligning global partners to “fix trade” .

Critics argue the abrupt shift reflects chaos, but Trump insists it’s a strategic play to pressure Beijing and reward cooperation. With tariffs paused for allies but soaring for China, the administration aims to rebalance global trade—**will Beijing fold or double down?**