In the space of just ten days, American president Donald Trump has laid bare the depth of his ignorance and the height of his arrogance. His dramatic announcement of sweeping tariffs, imposed not just on foes but on long-standing allies, was not a strategic move but a reckless stunt, driven by impulse and devoid of foresight.

That he capitulated within a week, deferring the implementation for 90 days, only confirms the obvious: Trump never had a plan to begin with. This abrupt U-turn did not spring from sudden enlightenment. It was the result of widespread outrage.

Tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets across all 50 states, their protests reflecting the deepening anxiety over........

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