#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
Trade wars are like awkward family feuds, but instead of yelling at Thanksgiving dinner, politicians slap each other with tariffs like they're in a passive-aggressive game of economic dodgeball. One country raises steel tariffs, another retaliates with a cheese embargo, and suddenly world leaders are arguing over dairy like it's a geopolitical episode of MasterChef. Meanwhile, politicians give dramatic speeches about "protecting national interests," which loosely translates to, "We have no idea what we’re doing, but it sounds patriotic." In the end, nobody wins—except maybe smugglers and black market avocado dealers.
Musk Breaks with Trump on Tariffs: 'Free Trade Zone' Advocate Steps Down from Government Role
- Saturday, 05 April 2025
Elon Musk publicly dissented with Trump on tariffs, stating he hopes to create a zero tariff zone between Europe and North America. This comes days after Musk resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid speculation that his departure was linked to policy disagreements. The timing raised eyebrows, as Musk personally lost billions in market value due to the tariffs' impact on the US stock market, which experienced its worst trading week in five years.
