Trump’s Trade War Whiplash: Why Businesses Are Losing Their Minds

Trump just delayed his big 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada. Again.

This is classic Trump—one day, it’s war, the next day, it’s peace talks. The only consistent thing about his economic strategy is that there isn’t one.

Why Did He Back Off?

• Because businesses panicked. Turns out, when you suddenly jack up tariffs, it hurts the U.S. economy too. Who knew?
• Because Mexico and Canada pushed back. And they weren’t about to take it lying down.
• Because it’s an election year. Trump wants to look “tough on trade” without actually tanking the economy before voters hit the polls.

The Problem with Trump’s Trade Policies

The real issue isn’t just the tariffs—it’s the constant uncertainty. Businesses can prepare for high costs, but they can’t prepare for a trade war that’s dictated by Trump’s mood swings.

Markets hate uncertainty, and Trump’s trade strategy is as predictable as a toddler with a toy steering wheel.

What Happens Next?

Will the tariffs come back? Probably. Will businesses continue to suffer from Trump’s economic flip-flopping? Absolutely. Welcome to Tariff Tug-of-War, the Trump reality show no one wanted.