The president has backtracked repeatedly on his tariff policies, creating a whiplash with downsides and few clear benefits so far.

Prior to President Trump's second term, there was little back and forth between the U.S. and China on tariffs. Here's what to know.

The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days on Wednesday, marking a temporary de-escalation in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.