No, Trump Didn't Cave. This Is the Art of the Deal – PJ Media

Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Masterclass in Negotiation?

This article argues that President Trump's recent 90-day pause on tariffs is a strategic move demonstrating his negotiating skills, rather than a sign of weakness. The author refutes the media's narrative that Trump 'caved' to other countries.

Key Arguments

• Trump's tariff strategy is working, as evidenced by the numerous countries seeking new trade deals with the U.S. and offering significant concessions.
• The 90-day pause is a tactical move to give countries negotiating with the U.S. some breathing room while simultaneously imposing a higher tariff on China for its retaliatory actions.
• The positive stock market reaction (Dow up 6%, NASDAQ up nearly 10%, S&P 500 up almost 8%) further supports the author's claim that Trump's approach is effective.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is quoted as defending Trump's strategy and criticizing the media's interpretation of it as 'caving'.

The author concludes that countries are actively negotiating with the United States, China is becoming increasingly isolated, and the global economy is reorienting itself towards American leadership. They highlight this as a successful negotiation strategy, not a retreat.