Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on implementation of tariffs

US president raises tariff rate for China to 125%, effective immediately

09 April 2025 - 20:33 By Susan Heavey and Ryan Patrick Jones
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US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump.
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had authorised a 90-day pause as part of his tariff plan but was also raising the tariff rate for China to 125%, effective immediately.

Reuters


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