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Trump EXPLODES Over Hilarious New Nickname Mocking His Tariff Policy!

Trump EXPLODES Over Hilarious New Nickname Mocking His Tariff Policy! Trump EXPLODES Over Hilarious New Nickname Mocking His Tariff Policy! President Donald Trump isn't laughing. A new nickname circulating on Wall Street, "TACO trade," is poking fun at his unpredictable approach to tariffs – and the President is not happy. The acronym, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," highlights Trump's habit of imposing (or threatening) steep tariffs, only to later back down. This has become a familiar pattern, leaving investors in a state of whiplash. The term, coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong, perfectly captures the market's reaction. Investors are now betting on the "TACO trade" phenomenon: buying the dip after a tariff announcement, anticipating a later reversal and market rebound. This strategy, born from Trump's inconsistent policies, reflects a growing unc...

Trump's Furious Call to Bezos Over Amazon Tariff Display

html Trump's Furious Call to Bezos Over Amazon Tariff Display Trump's Furious Call to Bezos Over Amazon Tariff Display President Trump reportedly engaged in a heated phone conversation with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos after learning that Amazon was considering displaying the added cost of tariffs on certain products. According to two senior White House officials speaking to CNN , Trump voiced his displeasure over reports suggesting Amazon might make the tariff charges explicit to consumers. The President's reaction, described as "pissed" by one source, stemmed from concerns that openly displaying tariff costs could negatively impact public perception of his trade policies. The White House viewed such a move as a "hostile and political act," according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. While Punchbowl News initially reported that Amazon planned to display tariff costs alongside product prices, an Amazon spokesperson clarified t...

Trump Calls Bezos After Amazon Tariff Report

Trump Calls Bezos After Amazon Tariff Report Trump Calls Bezos After Amazon Tariff Report A whirlwind of events unfolded Tuesday involving President Trump, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and a report about Amazon potentially displaying import tariffs on its products. The story, initially reported by Punchbowl News, claimed that Amazon would start showing consumers exactly how much of a product's cost was attributed to tariffs. The White House swiftly reacted, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the move was a "hostile and political act by Amazon." Adding to the drama, two anonymous sources confirmed that President Trump personally called Jeff Bezos to discuss the news report and Amazon's alleged plan. However, Amazon quickly denied the initial report. Amazon spokesperson Tim Doyle clarified that a team within the company responsible for the ultra-low-cost Amazon Haul store had merely considered the idea of lis...