In a shocking revelation, a senior White House insider has claimed that former President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats are nothing more than a “theatrical show” designed to manipulate public attention and the stock market. According to a report by The Daily Beast, the insider stated, “There is no real deadline. It’s a self-imposed landmark in this theatrical performance.”
Trump had recently announced sweeping tariffs under the so-called “Liberation Day” economic push, setting off waves of uncertainty in global markets. However, insiders now say the moves are not grounded in actual trade policy but are intended to create media buzz and public drama.
The supposed tariff deadlines, initially set for July 9 and now pushed to August 1, have no legal weight and are part of a pattern the source calls “signal politics”—where tough talk substitutes for real policy. Treasury and Commerce officials have even had to step in publicly to clarify or contradict Trump’s statements, raising more questions about the credibility of these measures.
Market analysts are also skeptical. Some have coined terms like “TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out), suggesting that such threats often lead to backtracking before real enforcement ever begins.
What’s more, U.S. courts recently questioned the legality of Trump’s tariff powers, ruling that some measures overstepped executive authority.
This latest insider leak paints a picture of political showmanship rather than strategic governance. Whether or not the tariffs are implemented, one thing is clear—this back-and-forth is shaking investor confidence and creating confusion on the world stage.
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