🕵️♂️ Secret Strategy Behind the “TACO Trap”
TACO stands for:
Trump Always Chickens Out
Historically, Trump sometimes announces bold trade threats (like big tariffs) but later softens or reverses them — leading markets, rivals, and even allies to expect a climbdown.
👉 The “trap” part:
According to leaked GOP documents, Trump’s team is deliberately using this reputation to trick rivals like China and the EU.
By leaking aggressive policy drafts and then hesitating, they hope to:
Delay or weaken counter-attacks from China and the EU.
Create uncertainty in global markets.
Force trade partners (like India and Brazil) to negotiate better terms, fearing real tariffs are about to drop.
🚨 But insiders now say this time might be different: Trump could actually enforce tariffs on BRICS steel & semiconductors by August 1, unless backdoor talks work out.
In short:
✅ The “TACO trap” isn’t just empty talk — it’s a psychological and negotiation strategy:
Leak big threats → rivals freeze → get better deals → decide later whether to actually pull the trigger.