Trump’s tariff reversal came after he watched an interview on Fox Business with JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, during which the bank boss said that a recession was a “likely outcome” of the new trade policies, according to the Washington Post.

Trump was asked by a reporter on Wednesday when he decided to put a pause on the tariffs.

“I would say this morning. Over the last few days, I’ve been thinking about it. Fairly early this morning,” he said.

  • @aesthelete@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    124 days ago

    He only got more insane during the stretch from 2020-2024. The insanity was on full display during the 2024 race. I don’t understand what’s wrong with our electorate.

    • @dan1101@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      44 days ago

      I think he became even more unhinged during the trials. Probably thought he could go to prison for a long time.

    • KillingTimeItself
      link
      fedilink
      English
      34 days ago

      I don’t understand what’s wrong with our electorate.

      brain damage im pretty sure.

    • @tal@lemmy.today
      link
      fedilink
      English
      14 days ago

      For the general election, Biden had a ton of inflation, which was extremely unpopular.