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.

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        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.

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

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

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        Somewhere a New Yorker is saying 70 years because this shitwad has been the same since he was in diapers.