** Shares of U.S. footwear retailers rise in afternoon trade
** President Donald Trump authorizes 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, but raises tariffs on China to 125%, effective immediately
** Tariffs on Asian countries were expected to hit margins for footwear companies, which moved production from China to Vietnam and other nations in recent years, according to analysts
** Shares of Nike up 10%, Footlocker FL.N 13%, Deckers Outdoor DECK.N 11% and Skechers USA 8.5%
** Stocks of other apparel firms including Under Armour UAA.N, Lululemon Athletica LULU.O and Levi's LEVI.N jump between 8% and ~17%
(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru)
((Juveria.Tabassum@thomsonreuters.com))
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