Tariff pause boosts markets as the US lifts duties for many countries, while raising tariffs on China to 125%, stirring global trade talks.
Tariff pause boosts markets as President Donald Trump halts most of his administration’s reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
The sudden policy change caused international stock markets to soar when the United States declared it would reduce trade barriers for multiple business partners.
China faced increased tariffs on its goods that reached up to 125% as the United States maintained its uncompromising position.
The decision received broad interpretation as an effort to stabilize market turbulence but maintain opposition to Chinese trade methods.
The European Union decided to delay the implementation of previously announced trade restrictions.
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU would reinitiate its retaliatory measures when conversations with the US fail to produce acceptable solutions.