Trump defends shifting tariff strategy amid ‘TACO trade’ digs

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:21 pm

President Trump has lashed back at critics accusing him of “chickening out” on tariffs, dismissing jabs from Wall Street and trade pundits with characteristic bravado. Despite the mixed messages and tariff flip-flops, he insists his approach isn’t for the faint of heart—if only policy were as simple as ordering tacos.

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