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President Trump's tariff pause appears to be a strategic move stemming from careful observation of both the domestic political landscape and international economic indicators. Following a session with Republican senators where Trump underscored the need for trade fairness, he also faced alarming signs from global markets, particularly Japan's offloading of U.S. Treasury bonds—a significant indicator of investor confidence in American fiscal stability.
In response to the pause, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed cautious optimism. She acknowledged the U.S. announcement while making it clear that EU measures implemented to combat Trump's tariffs would also be suspended for the duration of the 90-day hiatus.