Is the U.S. playing a high-stakes game of economic Jenga? 🇺🇸 As former President Trump revives tariff threats, experts warn the strategy might backfire—and the world is watching. 🧐
The Tariff Tango 💃🕺
Amitav Acharya, a professor at American University, compares Trump's tariff tactics to a broken record: “Overuse makes threats lose their bite.” Think of it like yelling “fire!” in a crowded theater one too many times—eventually, nobody listens. 🔥
Butterfly Effect Alert 🦋⚡
Here's the kicker: slapping tariffs left and right could ripple across global supply chains, spiking prices for everything from iPhones to avocados. 🥑📱 And guess who might foot the bill? *Cue dramatic music* Yep, U.S. consumers and businesses. 💸
Market Whiplash Ahead? 📉🌐
Young professionals and investors, take note: trade wars could shake tech, green energy, and manufacturing sectors. Meanwhile, students and travelers might see fewer “made where?” labels—and more “why so expensive?” receipts. 🛒🤯
One thing's clear: in today's hyper-connected economy, no tariff is an island. 🌍🔗
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Tariff overuse: Trump's gamble and the global butterfly effect
cgtn.com