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Anyone got a read on what the Trumpsta's angle is with all these tariffs? Feels like the U.S. is intentionally isolating itself, creating a power vacuum for China or others to step in. Is the U.S. just broke? Running out of options? Or is it pure ego—thinking all innovation starts and ends in America, and the rest of the world’s just along for the ride? Or maybe there’s a 4D chess play to destabilize global markets and reshuffle the deck?

It’s a mix of economic nationalism, geopolitical maneuvering, and maybe some ego. The tariffs aim to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and push back on China’s trade practices, but they risk isolating allies and strengthening rival economies. Some see it as a way to shake up the global trade system and force better deals, while others think it’s just a short-sighted power play. Whether it’s genius or a gamble depends on how it all plays out.