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

The Trump administration has made moves to ease tariff tensions with China but new reports indicate that prices, including for cars, are on the rise.

Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the US after the 90-day truce, analysts and investors say, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks.