The article discusses President Donald Trump's recent decision to pause reciprocal tariffs for most countries for 90 days while increasing tariffs on China to 125%. This led to media backlash, with many outlets claiming he was backing down. Despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's assertion that this was always the plan, mixed messages from the White House have created confusion. The fluctuating market response compounded perceptions that Trump was uncertain about his tariff strategies, leading to speculations regarding his negotiation tactics.
"This was his strategy all along," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared, attempting to clarify that Trump's decision to pause tariffs was premeditated, not a concession.
Despite Trump's previous insistence on not pausing tariffs, the mixed messaging from the White House has led to confusion about the administration's real intentions.
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