Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days but escalates China trade war
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but escalated a spiralling trade war with China.
In a dramatic change of policy, just hours after levies against roughly 60 of America's trading partners came into effect, Trump said he was authorising a universal "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" while negotiations continued.
At the same time he increased tariffs on goods from China to 125%, accusing Beijing of a "lack of respect . . .
