Trump Responds To New Taco Nickname

President Trump Defends Bold Tariff Moves That Put America Back in Control

President Donald Trump strongly rejected a media jab on Wednesday that questioned his tough-on-trade strategy, slamming a reporter’s comment as “nasty” and reaffirming his commitment to protecting American workers, farmers, and businesses through strategic tariffs.

The question came after a Financial Times columnist mockingly labeled his approach the “TACO trade”—short for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” But Trump didn’t hesitate to hit back.

“You Call That Chickening Out?” Trump Asks Reporter

“I’ve never heard of that term,” Trump replied in the Oval Office. “You mean because I brought China’s tariffs down from 145% to 100%, and then lower again? Because I told them to open their entire market to us? Or when I hit the European Union with a 50% tariff and they begged to meet?”

“You call that chickening out?” he added.

Billions in Foreign Investment, American Jobs on the Line

President Trump emphasized the success of his tough trade posture, pointing to recent commitments from Middle Eastern allies totaling in the trillions of dollars. These investments, he said, were a direct result of firm negotiations that put America First.

“I use tariffs as leverage,” Trump explained. “Other presidents gave away our advantage. I’m using it to bring jobs back home.”

Mainstream Media Pushes Globalist Talking Points

The president called the question “nasty,” reflecting growing frustration among conservatives about biased media narratives that seem more interested in ridicule than results.

Strategic Delays, Not Surrender

In recent months, President Trump has announced aggressive tariffs on countries like Mexico, Canada, and members of the European Union—only to revise or postpone them in response to real-time negotiations. For example:

• April 2: Trump enacted sweeping reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations.
• April 9: He adjusted those tariffs to 10% for 90 days, encouraging diplomatic progress.
• May 20: He warned of a 50% EU tariff starting in June, but delayed it until July 9 to allow talks to advance.

Smart Diplomacy or Weakness? Conservatives Know the Truth

While some investors and globalist outlets call this inconsistency, many conservatives understand it as tactical brilliance. Trump’s business-first mindset—honed over decades—uses tariffs not as a bludgeon, but as leverage to get better deals for American families and industries.

“Unlike past presidents, Trump doesn’t blink—he negotiates,” said one administration official.

BOTTOM LINE: TRUMP STANDS FIRM FOR AMERICAN WORKERS

Despite liberal media spin, the facts are clear: President Trump’s America First policies are bringing investment, jobs, and respect back to the United States. His use of tariffs may not please the elites, but it’s delivering for everyday Americans.