Trump's Latest Tariff Threats Fail to Move Markets as Influence Wanes
World leaders and markets barely reacted to new U.S. tariffs based on child labor allegations, signaling that Donald Trump’s threatening rhetoric is losing its power to disrupt.
Global leaders are increasingly unfazed by Donald Trump’s threats, as legal setbacks, congressional rebukes, and diplomatic delays with Iran have curbed his once-feared social media bluster.
Last month, when he unveiled fresh tariffs under child labor pretexts to circumvent Supreme Court constraints, markets barely moved and governments shrugged, a stark contrast to past tariff-driven turmoil.
The muted response suggests that political constraints and eroding credibility are blunting Trump’s ability to drive global volatility.
Source: First Squawk