In a bold, strategic move, President Donald J. Trump announced a 90-day pause on all reciprocal tariffs—with one massive exception: China. This marks yet another example of Trump leading with strength and keeping America first while forcing China to face the consequences of its unfair trade practices.
The pause applies to nearly every country hit with new tariffs this week, restoring their rates to a standard 10%. But not China. In fact, Trump is turning up the heat, raising tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 125% after Beijing announced more retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
“China’s days of robbing us blind are over,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “We are done playing by their rules while they ignore ours.”
Markets surged in response. The Dow jumped 3,000 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted historic gains, proving once again that when Trump leads, the economy listens.
Trump emphasized that this pause was part of his plan all along. “You need strength, but you also need timing,” he told reporters. “This is how real deals are made—through leverage.”
While Canada and Mexico will still face 25% tariffs on certain goods, compliant trade under the USMCA remains protected—another win from Trump’s negotiation table.
China, meanwhile, is doubling down on anti-U.S. rhetoric, but Trump’s not backing down. “They’ll come to the table,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “President Trump has unmatched leverage.”
This move proves one thing loud and clear: Trump doesn’t fold—he recalibrates for victory. America’s back in the driver’s seat on global trade. And with Trump at the wheel, we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
