Ninety-Day US-China Fragile Truce: Interim Measures and Enduring Disputes

In May 2025, the United States and China—two of the world’s largest economies—agreed to a 90-day pause in their escalating trade war. Both nations sharply reduced tariffs on each other’s goods, offering temporary relief to businesses and global markets. While this truce signals a positive step toward easing tensions, key issues like technology, copyright, and trade rules remain unresolved. Experts warn the agreement is only a short-term break, with the potential for renewed conflict if lasting solutions aren’t reached.

Weaponizing Trade: Implications of Trump’s Tariff Strategy on Global Trade and South Asia

On April 2, 2025, President Trump imposed a sweeping 10% tariff on all imports, citing unfair trade practices and invoking national emergency powers. Key partners like China, India, and Vietnam were called out for high tariffs on U.S. goods. Additional penalties target China (35%), the EU (25%), and Mexico and Canada (20%). The move has sparked global backlash, legal debate, and fears of a trade war. South Asian economies, especially India and Pakistan, face major export losses and rising economic strain.