Strategic Reset Puts Pressure on Trading Partners, Excludes China
On April 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries, offering a diplomatic window for renewed trade negotiations. The move comes as part of the administration’s broader effort to reshape global trade on terms that prioritize American workers and industries.
“We’re hitting pause for those willing to negotiate. But for countries like China, who’ve abused our system for decades, the pressure only increases,” said a senior White House official.
China remains excluded from the tariff pause and will instead face a 125% import duty, a clear signal that the administration is unwilling to tolerate one-sided economic relationships.
America First, with a Window for Diplomacy
The White House emphasized that the pause is conditional and temporary, stating that only nations offering “extraordinary deals” will avoid the standard 10% baseline tariff in the future. The administration maintains that tariffs are a tool, not a punishment—and that responsible use of them levels the playing field and brings manufacturing back to the U.S.
“This is leverage,” said one Trump advisor. “And we’re using it to get better, fairer deals across the board.”
