Trump’s Tariff Retreat Boosts U.S. Stock Market

Former President Donald Trump's recent decision to pause most of his proposed reciprocal tariffs has led to a significant surge in the U.S. stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared by 3,000 points, marking its best performance since 2008, while the S&P 500 also experienced a notable increase. This unexpected policy shift was announced amidst ongoing debates about the impact of tariffs on the American economy.

Trump's initial proposal for reciprocal tariffs had caused uncertainty and volatility in the markets. However, his change of heart, influenced by consultations with economic advisors and bond market reactions, has been welcomed by investors. The move is seen as a strategic retreat to stabilize the economy and boost investor confidence.

The decision comes at a critical time as the U.S. navigates through various economic challenges. Analysts suggest that this could be a pivotal moment for Trump's economic policies, potentially affecting his political standing and future economic strategies.

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What date did Trump announce tariffs?

On April 2u2014a day he called 'Liberation Day'u2014Trump signed an executive order imposing a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S imports beginning April 5.

When did US tariffs on China start?

On April 9, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, while China imposed a 84% tariff on American goods.

Does China have tariffs?

China Customs assesses and collects tariffs. Import tariff rates are divided into six categories: general rates, most-favored-nation (MFN) rates, agreement rates, preferential rates, tariff rate quota rates, and provisional rates. As a member of the WTO, imports from the United States are assessed at the MFN rate.

What is the impact of tariffs?

u201cPlus, tariffs that have already been imposed will create a bump to headline inflation, pushing up consumer prices by 0.2 percentage points. Retaliatory tariffs would also serve to drag on gross export growth.u201d The new administration has imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S.