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Trade & Tariffs Paused Announced
90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs days after they took effect
Country-specific tariffs suspended; 10% baseline retained; China excluded (raised to 125%)
Original action
Announced sweeping country-specific 'reciprocal' tariffs ('Liberation Day'), with rates taking effect April 9, 2025.
- White House / USTR
- Reciprocal Tariff Policy
Reversal
Suspended the country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for all countries except China, reverting most partners to the 10% baseline rate, after market turmoil.
- Mechanism: paused
Notes
A pause, not a rescission; the underlying policy remained and deadlines were repeatedly extended.