13 May 2025

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 13 May 2025
dpatop - 03 April 2025, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Behind a television monitor showing US President Donald Trump, the display board with the Dax curve shows falling share prices. The tariff package announced by US President Trump has pushed share prices sharply into negative territory. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa (Photo by ARNE DEDERT / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Behind a television monitor showing US President Donald Trump, the display board with the Dax curve shows falling share prices. Photo: ARNE DEDERT / AFP

In the USA, markets are taking the pause in tariffs with China as an indication of a lasting peace agreement.

Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.