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Trump didn't care that the stock market was crashing. Bond yields were the 'pain point' that finally got him to pause tariffs


Published on 2025-05-17 14:26:31 - Fortune
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  • An alarming spike in 10-year Treasury yields finally persuaded Trump to act on tariffs.

In an article published on April 9, 2025, by Fortune, it is reported that former President Donald Trump's decision to pause tariffs was influenced more by rising bond yields than by the crashing stock market. Despite the stock market's significant downturn, Trump remained unconcerned until the bond market began to show distress, with yields spiking to levels that alarmed investors and policymakers alike. The article suggests that the increase in bond yields, which could lead to higher borrowing costs and potentially slow down economic growth, was the critical factor that prompted Trump to reconsider his tariff policies. This insight into Trump's economic priorities highlights the significant impact of bond market dynamics on his administration's decision-making process.

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[ https://fortune.com/2025/04/09/trump-didnt-care-that-the-stock-market-was-crashing-bond-yields-were-the-pain-point-that-finally-got-him-to-pause-tariffs/ ]