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Why did 'strongman' Trump back down on tariffs?

Published On Fri, 11 Apr 2025
Ishita Venkatesan
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Despite firmly insisting he wouldn't delay his new tariffs, Donald Trump has now introduced a 90-day pause for most countries, excluding China. What prompted this reversal? Jonathan Freedland talks with James Bennet from The Economist to explore who may have influenced the president's decision and what the implications might be going forward.

Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from The Guardian.