Global Officials Seek to Ensure Trump Tariff Reprieve Sticks

Officials in Asia and Europe reacted to US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of trade partners with a mixture of relief, caution and a little mockery.

Some — like Vietnam that had been facing a 46% levy, and Japan with a 24% surtax — pressed ahead with efforts to ensure the reprieve becomes permanent. South Korea welcomed the delay and said it’ll give local industries time to minimize disruption, while Thailand said it’ll press on with efforts to balance trade with the US.