Trump tariff pause sparks tech stocks rally after 90‑day pause announcement

April 9, 2025, 1:20 pm

Trump announced a 90‑day pause on certain tariffs, a move that immediately lifted investor sentiment and sent major tech stocks such as Apple and Nvidia soaring by over 10%. The decision, announced amid a complex global trade environment, has sparked a broader market rebound as traders reacted to the temporary relief from trade tensions, even as questions remain about its long‑term implications for U.S. commerce and international competitiveness.

cnbc.com / Apple has best day since 1998 on Trump's 90-day tariff pause

Apple shares soared 15% on Wednesday, their seventh-best day on record.

cnbc.com / Dot-com bust, 1987 crash had massive relief rallies similar to Wednesday's pop

The Nasdaq had its second-best day on record on Wednesday, the kind of rally the market only sees during the worst of times.

appleinsider.com / Apple stock finally claws back some losses following mixed Trump tariff message

Apple stock recovered from a rough patch, bouncing after Tuesday's 5% drop and a pre-market dip near $169. A brief $3 boost early Wednesday, following President Trump’s mixed tariff message, helped lift shares above $172.

cnbc.com / Bitcoin surges more than 7% in broad market relief rally as Trump pauses some tariffs

Bitcoin spiked on Wednesday afternoon following after President Donald Trump said on social media that he authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs.

theregister.com / EU lands 25% counter tariff punch on US, Trump pauses broad import levy hike – China excepted

The EU approved 25% tariffs on U.S. goods, effective April 15, in response to Trump's steel tariffs, marking further escalation in the ongoing trade conflict.

gizmodo.com / Trump Says Big Tariffs Will Be Paused for 90 Days (Except China) in Wild Reversal

Tariffs on China will be raised to 125%, according to the mad king.

appleinsider.com / Trade war escalates: Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%, pauses others for 90 days

Apple's stock rebounded after Trump's 90-day pause on new tariffs and a reduction in reciprocal tariffs, easing market tensions even as the tariff on Chinese imports climbed to 125%.

macrumors.com / Apple Stock Jumps as Trump Pauses Some Tariffs for 90 Days

Apple stock rises as Trump's 90‑day tariff pause boosts suppliers in India, Vietnam, and Taiwan, excluding China where tariffs increased to 125%. Despite a remaining 10% tariff and market volatility, the pause allows more cost‐efficient device imports to the U.S.

theverge.com / Trump announces a ’90-day pause’ on tariffs outside of China

President Trump's tariffs, effective since midnight ET, are on a 90-day pause with reciprocal tariffs lowered to 10% for countries not retaliating, as announced on Truth Social.

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