I think most politically disengaged people find it dumb, too.
This is all laying the groundwork to present an excuse for his tariffs he can fall back on when they present real pain and, imo, test the boundaries of the extent to which Trump and his goons can shape the politics of trade partners through threats and bluster
He’s not POTW he’s POTUS. The saber rattling seems dumb but I dunno, be interesting to hear what less politically engaged people think.
I think most politically disengaged people find it dumb, too.
This is all laying the groundwork to present an excuse for his tariffs he can fall back on when they present real pain and, imo, test the boundaries of the extent to which Trump and his goons can shape the politics of trade partners through threats and bluster