Trump Tariffs Fail Rigidity Test: THE BEAVERTON

03/12/2025

So now we understand the secret behind the Trump tariffs:

Following a robust initial showing, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced to Canadians that he is unable to keep his strong tariffs going, in part “due to American booze”.
White House insiders explain that Trump’s tariffs, “while oddly formed and taking an unusual shape”, were initially intended to last much longer.
“Mr. Trump had planned for his rigid tariffs to endure indefinitely, but unfortunately they were no match for the bourbon,” the aide said, referring to panicked calls from U.S. liquor manufacturers whose products have been removed from Canadian shelves.

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