Trump's Trade War: The Art of the Squeal (Part 4)

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In what can only be described as yet another spectacular display of diplomatic ineptitude, former President Donald Trump's recent confrontation with America's closest neighbors has once again demonstrated his remarkable ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of meaningless posturing. This latest episode of international theater, featuring empty threats of 25% tariffs followed by a predictable retreat, serves as a perfect case study in Trump's brand of ineffective bullying masquerading as statecraft.

Trump's Latest Border Theatrics

When Trump thundered about imposing massive tariffs on Canada and Mexico, it felt like déjà vu all over again. "Nobody's ever seen tariffs like I'm going to put on," Trump blustered at a rally in Ohio, channeling his familiar tough-guy persona. But as with many of Trump's grand proclamations, this one collapsed faster than a cheap suit in a thunderstorm.