The 90-Day Tariff Postponement: Crisis Averted? Not So Fast.

The 90-Day Tariff Postponement: Crisis Averted? Not So Fast.

So, the tariffs have been postponed for 90 days. We’re saved, right?

Not quite.

Why isn’t anyone talking about the unforeseen economic damage that this back-and-forth has already caused? The flip-flopping isn’t fixed just because the stock market rallied. Let’s dive into the real issues here:

1. Uncertainty at Home.

This constant on-off, on-off approach has shown that this administration is not decisive. Announcements can change within days. When businesses can’t predict what’s next, they’re not going to invest, they’re not going to hire, and decision-making stalls. And that’s bad for the economy.

2. Brand Damage to the U.S. Name.

At one point, being the USA meant something. But anger from every country we do business with—and then flipping to say “whoops, never mind”—doesn’t inspire confidence.

Think about it like this: Imagine you trust me for financial advice, but one day, I tell you to invest in some random meme coin, then delete it within a week. Even if everything else I’ve said was spot-on, you wouldn’t trust me anymore.

That’s exactly what this administration has done to the U.S. brand. This kind of damage will affect long-term agreements and future security pacts.

3. Tinfoil Hat Time – Market Manipulation?

Let’s get conspiratorial for a second. While improving trade policies is fine, this back-and-forth just screams market manipulation and insider trading. If you can announce a major shift and then pull back—after sending the market into a frenzy—that’s shady.

In the words of AOC, it's time to ban insider trading in Congress.

The U.S. name is tarnished, the market's volatile, and these policies aren’t just damaging—they’re dangerous.