Trump ups China tariffs to 125%, pauses others at 10% for 90 days

U.S. president slams Beijing for 'lack of respect' to the world's markets

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in Washington on April 8.  © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy took a significant turn on Wednesday as he announced a 90-day reprieve on reciprocal tariffs in light of countries reaching out to the U.S. to negotiate ways to remove trade barriers.

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