The Art of the Deal : Trump
The Art of the Deal – Donald Trump
Just an hour ago, news broke that President Trump has paused all reciprocal tariffs on foreign countries—an acknowledgment of the compliance and obedience those tariffs have generated. Put simply: countries cannot afford to enter a trade war with the United States. We’re simply too large of a customer, with too much leverage and influence on global economies.
However, Trump has maintained a 10% flat tariff on all countries for the next 90 days, as world leaders prepare to meet and craft trade deals that better serve American interests. Notably, China was the only country excluded from this pause. In fact, Trump escalated tariffs on China to over 120%. He’s clearly not backing down from the Chinese Communist Party.
Over the past two days, uncertainty loomed over the American public. Many wondered whether Trump truly had a plan. But then, the tide shifted. The stock market rebounded nearly to pre-drop levels, and what once looked like the start of a recession has now stabilized. The American people are back to business as usual.
Trump had a plan all along. He showed the world he wasn’t bluffing. In deal-making, strength and unpredictability go a long way—and Trump knows that better than anyone. He’s successfully created leverage against China, forming a coalition of countries now choosing to negotiate with the United States instead of Beijing. Trump and America hold the cards now.
China has spent years ripping off nations through aggressive trade practices, becoming the world’s manufacturing superpower through exploitation. For too long, no one dared to stand up to their bullying. But Trump has stepped into that role, bringing over 70 countries to the table and shining a light on the importance of fair trade.
What Trump does next—especially in regard to China—remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: as one of America’s most formidable dealmakers, he’s built his own leverage and assembled a team of allies to finally pressure China into playing fair.