Trump Temporarily Suspends Reciprocal Tariffs on All Countries Except China

Washington, April 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a temporary suspension of reciprocal tariffs on all countries except China, declaring a 90-day pause aimed at easing trade tensions and boosting market stability.

In a post shared on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “I have authorised a 90-day pause, and a significant reduction in reciprocal tariffs by 10 percent during that period, effective immediately.” However, he confirmed that tariffs on Chinese goods would simultaneously be raised to 125 percent.

The announcement follows previous moves by the Trump administration to impose a total of 104 percent in tariffs on Chinese imports, which prompted a retaliatory 84 percent tariff from China on U.S. exports.

Specific details regarding the execution of the tariff reductions on non-Chinese trade partners remain unclear, with further clarification expected from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the coming days.

Markets responded positively to the announcement. Major U.S. stock indices rallied following a sharp downturn last week, when the markets lost an estimated $6.6 trillion in market capitalization across Thursday and Friday—marking one of the steepest two-day declines in U.S. market history.

The 90-day window is expected to provide short-term relief to global trade partners, although economic analysts remain cautious about the potential long-term impacts of increased tariffs on Chinese goods. The policy shift signals a renewed focus on U.S. trade realignment as part of Trump's broader economic strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle.