And just this week as the U.S. and China reached an initial deal that greatly lowered tariff levels, the three major indexes soared. The S&P 500 even moved into positive territory for the year after earlier falling as much as 15%.

Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the US after the 90-day truce, analysts and investors say, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks.

In a bold move, former President Donald Trump leveraged tariffs as a key tool against China, significantly impacting its economy. By imposing steep tariffs, Trump aimed to address trade imbalances and alleged unfair practices.