On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump made a significant decision regarding U.S. tariffs, announced via Truth Social and confirmed by the White House. He imposed a 125% tariff on imports from China, effective immediately, escalating the ongoing trade war with Beijing. For other countries, Trump paused and adjusted his earlier tariff plans, reducing the reciprocal tariff rate to 10% and granting a 90-day suspension on additional duties. This reversal came after days of market turmoil and global backlash following his initial announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2, which included a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all imports and higher reciprocal rates tailored to specific nations. The shift aims to refocus the trade war on China while offering temporary relief to other trading partners, though it reflects a continued commitment to his "America First" economic policy.