Trade Brief: Trump Raises China Tariffs and Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs on Other Countries for 90 Days
On April 9, 2025, President Trump increased tariffs on China and paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for all countries other than China. The reciprocal tariffs were to take effect on that day.
Trump also announced on Truth Social that he is raising tariffs on China to 125%, effective immediately. “Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to th…
