Reports indicate the bond market ultimately prompted Trump to pull back on his stream of tariffs.
The US President announced on social media that he paused tariffs against 75 countries for 90 days - with China being a notable exception.
NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann explained further - and unpacked the market reactions since Donald Trump made his u-turn.
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