#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.
Trump's Tariffs Kill Christmas: Orders Axed as US-China Trade War Spins Out of Control
- Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Christmas decoration suppliers in the US are struggling as orders from China have stopped due to tariffs. The trade war between the US and China has led to a halt in orders, which is crucial for Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive decorations. As a result, US retailers may have limited or no access to these products, with 87% of Christmas goods worth $4 billion coming from China.
