Trump Pauses Most Tariffs While Escalating Trade War with China

A 90-day suspension on global tariffs contrasts with a sharp increase on Chinese imports, fueling economic uncertainty and online mockery.

President Donald Trump has paused most global tariffs for 90 days following severe market disruptions caused by his initial trade policies.
Tariffs on Chinese imports have been raised to 125%, while a 10% tariff remains on other countries, further complicating U.S. trade strategy.
Businesses and investors have expressed widespread confusion over the abrupt policy reversal and its unpredictable implications for global trade.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, referencing Trump's 1987 memoir 'The Art of the Deal,' a remark that quickly became a target for online memes.
The tariff reversal and Leavitt's comments have reignited public discourse on Trump's deal-making persona, as shaped by his memoir, and its influence on his political branding.