US EditionWall Street's 'TACO Trade' Powers Stock Rally as Trump Defers Tariff Threats
- President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on April 2, which caused sharp market reactions in the United States and globally.
- Trump's pattern of setting high tariffs and then retreating led to the nickname 'TACO Trump', meaning 'Trump Always Chickens Out', reflecting investor skepticism.
- Investors have adopted the 'TACO trade' strategy, buying stocks when Trump delays or reduces tariff threats, causing rallies following initial sell-offs.
- Trump stated, 'It's called negotiation' and criticized reporters labeling his tariff withdrawals as weakness, demanding the question never be asked again.
- The tariff disputes and market volatility imply ongoing uncertainty, but negotiations and tariff delays may moderate economic impacts and support further talks.
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Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters
Calling someone “chicken” might sound like a playground insult, but it’s exactly the label some financial investors have begun attaching to US president Donald Trump. The “Taco” trade, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out”, has gained traction in financial circles in recent weeks, as investors come to believe that whenever markets begin to slide as a result of one of his policy decisions, Trump tends to retreat. The jibe appears to have struck a…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Wall St’s ‘TACO’ taunt could actually be a ‘win’ for Trump, ex-staffer says
The new acronym, short for ‘Trump Always Chickens Out,’ is a jab at the president’s trade war tactics
CNN Host Claims Trump is ‘Clearly Rattled’ By TACO Nickname
Donald Trump is “clearly rattled” after being confronted with the his new “TACO” nickname during a press conference earlier this week, says CNN’s Erin Burnett. The president had a meltdown on Wednesday after being made aware of the acronym, which stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The term was coined by Wall Street traders due to his habit of repeatedly backing down from his threats. “That’s a nasty question,” he said in response to the rep…
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