Rachel Maddow (MSNBC) - "It's even harder to get your head around simultaneously the fact that he (Trump) can do damage of this magnitude with such a teeny, tiny, teeny tiny amount of thought" The report was fascinating, revealing that Trump’s big idea actually came from Peter Navarro, who, in turn, got it from Ron Vara—an anagram of Navarro, meaning a completely made-up person. It’s mind-blowing to think the entire world could be sabotaged by a fictional character. And here we thought ChatGPT was the one that could come up with wild ideas! “When a clown moves into a palace he doesn’t become a king, the palace instead becomes a circus. — Turkish proverb” 

I have already said about Trump trying to force interest rates cut on 11 March but not a single person agreed. Now all suffer the consequences   

This market is no longer for the faint heart. If you play it wrongly, you will lose all your retirement funds and your children's as well.       

Tonight, Powell has plenty of ammo to spook the market, and honestly, I’m not sure there’s anything he can say to calm it down. After all, Trump’s out there trying to "liberate America" like a DIY superhero, which isn’t exactly market-friendly. The stock market is already on a wild ride, and Powell’s words might be like the seatbelt – a bit of security, but not enough to keep it from going off the rails! It’s going to be a another bumpy one!

I’ve always felt that the twists in K-dramas are inspired by real-life experiences. Directors and writers seem to draw from genuine emotions and situations, making the stories feel relatable. The characters’ challenges and growth often mirror the unpredictability of real life, blending fiction with the complex emotions and truths we all face.

For those countries dissatisfied with Trump’s tariffs, let me make this clear: nothing is stopping you from reducing trade with the U.S. or even halting it entirely. The United States doesn’t owe anyone anything. The imposition of tariffs is a prerogative of the U.S. President, and it’s within their right to shape trade policy as they see fit. If you don’t like it, you have the option to act accordingly.

The question isn't why Trump imposed high tariffs on these countries, but rather why these countries were imposing high tariffs on the U.S. to begin with, and why it was allowed to persist for so long. For years, many countries have had trade policies that favored their own economies at the expense of American businesses, with tariffs that were often unfair or disproportionate. The real question is why these imbalances were tolerated, and what factors allowed such high tariffs to go unchallenged, contributing to an uneven playing field in global trade. It’s a broader issue of economic fairness and negotiation strength.