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Trump Halts Tariffs Amid Treasury Bond Sell-Off Fears

4/26/2025

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In a surprising move, President Trump declared a 90-day halt on tariffs amid a dramatic sell-off in U.S. Treasury bonds, sparking fears of rising inflation and borrowing costs. While he insists the decision isn’t tied to market fluctuations, experts caution that persistent high yields could threaten his economic plans and risk a looming debt crisis.

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In a surprising move, President Trump declared a 90-day halt on tariffs amid a dramatic sell-off in U.S. Treasury bonds, sparking fears of rising inflation and borrowing costs. While he insists the decision isn’t tied to market fluctuations, experts caution that persistent high yields could threaten his economic plans and risk a looming debt crisis.