Trump's Unexpected Pivot: Why the Former President is Shifting Gears on Tariffs

A Surprising U-Turn Reflects the Complex Realities of Global Trade and Domestic Pressures on the Former US President.

Former US President Trump surprised many on Wednesday by announcing a 90-day delay in imposing additional reciprocal tariffs on most of America's trading partners, excluding mainland China. This sudden reversal represents a significant shift in strategy.

The move appears to be a setback for Trump, who had previously vowed to "liberate" Americans from what he viewed as unfair global trade practices. He had positioned himself as the sole leader capable of reshaping the existing global trade order.

Trump's decision to at least partially concede suggests that even on his flagship policies, he is facing substantial resistance from investors, members of Congress, and financial backers. The impact of this shift will be closely watched in Taiwan and across international markets.