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TARIFF TURMOIL: TRUMP’S POLICIES SPARK SECRET WAVES OF DISCONTENT!
Commerce Chief Howard Lutnick: Not So Thrilled Behind the Curtain!
In an explosive twist, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, once hailed as Trump’s tariff champion, is reportedly biting his tongue and grumbling behind closed doors! Sources claim Lutnick, despite publicly championing the President’s economic blitz, is really worried about the chaos his unpredictable tariff strategy is causing!
TENSIONS BOIL OVER: CANADA STRIKES BACK!
The stakes just skyrocketed! After Trump slammed a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Ontario Premier Doug Ford retaliated with a 25% surcharge on electricity heading to a million homes in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York! Can you say “tariff war”? Trump exploded in fury, threatening to escalate to a jaw-dropping 50% tariff!
LUCKY ESCAPE OR SHAKY DEAL?
In a tense standoff, Lutnick was caught completely off guard! Frantically, he dialed up Ford on March 11 to defuse the situation. After his special charm offensive, Canada backed down from their surcharges, and suddenly, Trump’s fierce 50% threat vanished into thin air! Was it Lutnick’s phone call that saved the day?
TROUBLE IN TARIFF PARADISE?
But wait—the drama doesn’t end there! Despite Lutnick’s public praise for Trump’s tariffs as “national security” measures, deep down, he’s allegedly worried that Trump’s offensive rhetoric could jeopardize securing a solid deal with Canada and Mexico. With the crucial USMCA trade agreement review looming in July, Lutnick fears Trump may have “jumped the shark”!
A RAGS-TO-RICHES TARFU!
Lutnick, a billionaire and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is a long-time friend and major donor to Trump, pumping $1 million into his inauguration and $5 million into his campaign! But don’t let that fool you, as Lutnick lobbying for the Treasury role proves he’s not afraid of shaking things up!
WHITE HOUSE SILENCE!
As this storm brews, both the White House and Commerce Department have remained tight-lipped, providing zero clarity on Lutnick’s inner turmoil! Is the Trump administration on the brink of a trade disaster? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this scandal is far from over!
photo credit: fortune.com
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