#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.
Easter Eggs Become Luxury Item as Trump Tariffs, Cocoa Prices Soar
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
This Easter is expected to be the most expensive one yet for chocolate lovers due to Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports and soaring cocoa prices. Last year, Americans spent $5.4 billion on Easter candy alone, but with traditional treats like chocolate bunnies and bars becoming more costly, this Easter may look different. The price of chocolate candy has surged over the past year, largely due to poor climate and bean disease in West Africa, which produces 70% of global cocoa.
