Whiplash Wednesday: Trump's Tariff Tantrums Send Markets on a Ride Wilder Than His Golf Cart

Whiplash Wednesday: Trump's Tariff Tantrums Send Markets on a Ride Wilder Than His Golf Cart

President Trump's latest tariff maneuvers – pausing some while hiking others – sent Wall Street on a dizzying rollercoaster this week, showcasing the chaos masquerading as "strategy." After a historic surge on Wednesday, markets retreated Thursday as the sheer incoherence of the policy sank in. This post dissects the absurdity, debunks the "4D chess" myth peddled by supporters blind to economic reality, and explores the unsettling possibility that this manufactured volatility serves a more cynical, grift-driven purpose. It's not leadership; it's Jenga played with dynamite.

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