Washington D.C., April 10, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 125 percent tariff on all Chinese imports while simultaneously declaring a 90-day pause on broader global tariffs for all other nations. The move, aimed at isolating China amid ongoing trade hostilities, drew immediate retaliation from Beijing, which imposed 84 percent tariffs on American goods.
The White House described the strategy as part of a calculated pressure campaign, designed to bring negotiating partners to the table—while making an example of China. In a direct message to world capitals, the administration warned: “DO NOT RETALIATE AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED.”
Speaking at a press briefing, President Trump explained the rationale behind the temporary tariff freeze, stating, “Well, I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line. They were getting yippy, you know, they were getting a little bit yippy, a little bit afraid, unlike these champions, because we have a big job to do.”
President Trump also emphasized that his bold trade moves were long overdue. “No other president would have done what I did. No other president. And it had to be done,” he asserted.
While the tariffs on China took immediate effect, other countries now face a 90-day window before any potential penalties resume. According to the administration, this timeline provides space for bilateral negotiations, a method the White House claims has always been part of the broader strategy.
White House officials echoed the president’s firm stance. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that “we’ve had more than 75 countries contact us, and I imagine, after today, there will be more.”
Trade adviser Peter Navarro described the unfolding scenario as “exactly the way it should” while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said critics had missed the bigger picture: “You clearly failed to see what President Trump is doing here. The entire world is calling the United States of America.”
Markets, meanwhile, responded with visible unease. President Trump acknowledged that the stock indices looked “pretty glum” and admitted that “people were getting a little queasy.” Taking to his Truth Social platform, he sought to reassure investors and the public, urging: “BE COOL!” and promising that “everything is going to work out.”
As the U.S. intensifies its trade war with China while temporarily easing pressure on other nations, the coming weeks are expected to be crucial in shaping the next phase of global economic diplomacy.
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