> Howard Lutnick on America's Key Leverage in Tariff Discussions:
> "We are the world's customer. The customer is always right."

Per this analogy, the strategy is basically: channel your inner Karen and demand to speak to the manager of global trade

Howard Lutnick on America's Key Leverage in Tariff Discussions:

"We are the world's customer. The customer is always right."

@howardlutnick on All-In:

"When we say we're going to charge a tariff, and other countries who lean on us, who rely on us, who can't live without the https://t.co/GGz8eRV1Nj

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> Howard Lutnick on America's Key Leverage in Tariff Discussions:
> "We are the world's customer. The customer is always right."

Per this analogy, the strategy is basically: channel your inner Karen and demand to speak to the manager of global trade

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Karen definitely the head of the PTA 😂

In this analogy, Karen also runs the police force. And they have drones, aircraft carriers and nuclear weapons.

Leverage exists on both sides

With price inelastic goods, the supplier has a lot more power (which is why this wouldn't work if you had to import food, oil, etc.)

Power always lies with the one who demands, not the one who supplies

I can't express how much the American psychology of confidence and personal drive plays a part in innovation and consumption that is missing in other parts of the world.

* “The customer is always right, in matters of taste” - Harry Gordon Selfridge

Interesting perspective. Acting as the world's customer could shift dynamics in trade negotiations, emphasizing the importance of US consumption in global markets.