Trade
40 unrolled threads about trade, each one readable on a single page.
Karl Mehta@karlmehtaPresident Trump just hosted a high-stakes cabinet meeting at the White House. One by one, top Cabinet members delivered Major Announcements — directly reporting to the American people. Here’s everyt...
SummaryPresident Trump's cabinet members announced major policy initiatives including tariff-driven trade negotiations, border enforcement measures, deregulation efforts, government waste identification, and various departmental reforms across defense, commerce, education, and other agencies. The announcements covered economic measures, immigration policy changes, energy development, and investigations into government fraud and inefficiencies.Apr 11, 202520 tweets♥ 102K
Tanvi Ratna@tanvi_ratnaTrump’s new tariffs aren’t a trade tweak—they’re the first move in a full-spectrum reset. $9.2T in debt matures in 2025. Inflation lingers. Alliances are shifting. One announcement just set a dozen...
SummaryTrump's tariffs are a multi-pronged economic strategy designed to lower Treasury yields (easing debt refinancing), cut the deficit through spending cuts, jumpstart domestic manufacturing, and renegotiate global alliances through trade leverage. The approach carries significant risks: if domestic supply can't scale up quickly, inflation could spike and force Fed rate hikes, potentially derailing the plan by the 2026 midterms.Apr 3, 202521 tweets♥ 84.2K
Jackson@Jackson_00jTrump just delivered a $22 billion ultimatum to Apple: Bring production to America - or pay the price. Apple refused. Trump acted. And what followed? A $600+ BILLION power move no one saw coming....
SummaryTrump issued a 25% tariff ultimatum to Apple to manufacture iPhones in the US instead of India, causing a $118 billion market reaction. The thread discusses how this demonstrates Trump's leverage over major corporations and the economic implications of his tariff threats on manufacturing policy.Aug 3, 202518 tweets♥ 84.3KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaTrump's Art of the Deal Just Transformed Middle East Politics His $2 trillion deal spree revealed 3 commercial strategies the media missed completely. His Pakistan move left diplomats speechless. S...
SummaryTrump is pursuing 'commercial diplomacy' by leveraging massive business deals and trade agreements as foreign policy tools, appointing business leaders instead of career diplomats, and engaging with traditionally problematic partners like Pakistan and Syria when economics align. This represents a fundamental shift from ideology-based diplomacy toward deal-making focused on economic gains and American influence, with significant potential benefits and risks.May 17, 202517 tweets♥ 72K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨BREAKING: Trump's $1.2T Qatar Deal - The BIGGEST deal in US-Gulf history. I've got details that'll blow your mind... 🧵THREAD
SummaryA thread claiming Trump secured a $1.2 trillion deal with Qatar involving major defense, aviation, energy, and infrastructure contracts worth billions, allegedly creating hundreds of thousands of American jobs across multiple states and industries.May 14, 202511 tweets♥ 74.4K
Adam Oxsen@AdamOxsenBillionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya’s interview with Andrew Schulz just went viral. He exposed the truth about Trump’s tariffs: It's more than a trade war...he's completely redistributing Amer...
SummaryBillionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya discusses Trump's tariff strategy as a massive wealth redistribution mechanism aimed at rebuilding American manufacturing capacity, bringing jobs back from China, and strengthening national security through economic independence. The proposed tariffs could generate $750B annually to offset middle-class income taxes while forcing companies to choose between paying tariffs or reshoring production.Apr 9, 202518 tweets♥ 63.1KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaThe Scotland Meeting Just Changed Everything—And Nobody Saw This Coming Trump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal, but that was just the cover story. The real deal was never about tariffs....
SummaryTrump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal in Scotland, but the real breakthrough was Europe committing to $1.4 trillion in investments with the US over three years in exchange for tariff relief—establishing a new template of 'commercial diplomacy' where countries negotiate lower tariffs through massive investment pledges.Jul 29, 202512 tweets♥ 55.2K
SocialCode@The_SocialCodeIndia and the US are building what could become the defining partnership of the 21st century. JD Vance, US Vice President, just wrapped up a 4-day visit to India — a strategic move to counter China....
SummaryUS Vice President JD Vance visited India to strengthen US-India ties as a counterweight to China, offering defense deals like F-35 fighters. However, a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir killed 26 Indian civilians, allegedly by Pakistan-backed groups, prompting India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and expel Pakistani diplomats, pushing two nuclear neighbors closer to conflict while the US risks losing influence by appearing to support both sides.Apr 25, 202517 tweets♥ 69.9K
Fernando Cao@thefernandoczTrump just threatened Apple with a $22 billion tariff: He gave them 2 options: Bring production to America or pay the price. When they refused, Trump did what he had to. Here’s the $600+ BILLION po...
SummaryTrump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if they don't manufacture iPhones in the US instead of India, causing Apple shares to drop 2.6% and broader market decline. The threat demonstrates how Trump's direct social media influence can move markets and force corporate policy changes, signaling a shift toward reshoring manufacturing and personal brands wielding more power than traditional corporate influence.May 27, 202518 tweets♥ 62.1K
Rep. Steven Horsford@RepHorsfordLet’s break down what happened in America today. At 9:37 a.m., Trump told his followers to buy stocks. 🧵👇🏾
SummaryA politician criticizes Trump for chaotic trade policy changes announced via social media without proper coordination with officials, causing market volatility and benefiting wealthy investors at the expense of ordinary people.Apr 9, 20256 tweets♥ 56.2K
Madame Simone 🇵🇸🪬☭@MadameSiimoneMientras USA aplica 245% de aranceles a China, China anuncia ventas directas sin intermediarios de ropa, accesorios y tecnología. Además deja en 0% Aranceles para países de África y las Américas. Ta...
SummaryEl hilo analiza los movimientos geopolíticos y comerciales de China como respuesta a los aranceles estadounidenses, incluyendo ventas directas de productos, reducción arancelaria para países africanos y latinoamericanos, sustitución de proveedores de soja, y avances en tecnología 6G, posicionando a China como líder mundial frente a Estados Unidos.Apr 17, 20257 tweets♥ 58.4K
George M@GeorgeM_GrowthTRUMP FREAKS OUT as Tesla got banned from Canada’s EV program. $43M frozen. Future rebates blocked. Billions at risk. This isn’t just policy—it’s a crushing blow to Elon's empire. Here’s what just...
SummaryTesla was banned from Canada's EV incentive program and had $43M in rebates frozen after a suspicious rebate claim and Trump's 25% tariffs triggered Canadian retaliation. The move has cascading effects across provinces and is part of an escalating trade war between the US and Canada.Apr 1, 202513 tweets♥ 53.8KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaMajor Breakthroughs in US-China Trade Negotiations. The US-China trade standoff just ended with a historic 90-day agreement. Chinese officials made THREE major concessions the media isn't reporting....
SummaryThe US and China reached a historic 90-day trade agreement after tariffs escalated to 125% on both sides. China made three major concessions: reducing tariffs by 115% to 10%, removing all non-tariff trade barriers, and unexpectedly addressing the fentanyl crisis. The deal establishes ongoing negotiation mechanisms to address the $1.2 trillion goods deficit and rebalance manufacturing between the two countries.May 12, 202516 tweets♥ 49.1KRod D. Martin@RodDMartinBREAKING: President Trump just hit Switzerland with a 39% tariff. The Swiss are panicking. Their government is holding emergency meetings. CEOs are begging for mercy. Here’s why it matters—and why i...
SummaryPresident Trump imposed a 39% tariff on Switzerland due to their $38.5 billion trade surplus with the U.S., higher than rates given to the EU and UK. The tariff has a one-week grace period before implementation, prompting Swiss emergency government meetings and offers to negotiate on LNG purchases and manufacturing investments.Aug 4, 20259 tweets♥ 50.1KRod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨BREAKING: Ford CEO SHOCKS markets - backs Trump's tariffs & drops MASSIVE news about "employee pricing" Let me break this down for you...🧵
SummaryFord CEO endorses Trump's tariff policies and extends employee pricing discounts to all consumers through July 4th, while the administration implements 25% tariffs on auto parts with credits for U.S.-assembled vehicles to incentivize domestic manufacturing.Apr 30, 20259 tweets♥ 49KRod D. Martin@RodDMartin🧵BREAKING: Why America holds ALL the cards in the US-China tariff showdown. A thread on how Trump's playing hardball while Xi's running out of moves...
SummaryTrump's 54% tariffs on China put Beijing in a losing position because China's trade surplus makes them more vulnerable to tariffs than the US, Xi cannot politically back down without appearing weak, and 70 countries are already negotiating zero-tariff deals with America while China has limited countermeasures.Apr 8, 202513 tweets♥ 48.6K
La Marla Sabrina@lamarlasabrinaAbro hilo 🧵🪡 con productos 100% mexicanos que todos deberíamos consumir. Ahora, más que nunca, estas marcas se verán afectadas por el arancel del 25% impuesto por Trump a las importaciones de nuest...
SummaryThread highlighting 20 Mexican consumer brands across food, dairy, and personal hygiene categories, emphasizing the importance of supporting local products amid Trump's 25% tariff on Mexican imports. The author provides founding dates, locations, and key products for each brand.Feb 2, 202525 tweets♥ 41.3K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxWe’re Watching The Art of the Deal Play Out in Real Time Trump pitched annexing Canada. Carney campaigned against him. But when the cameras roll inside the Oval Office… something changed. Trump pla...
SummaryTrump held a meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney where he pitched annexing Canada as the 51st state, framing it as economically beneficial. Despite Carney's firm rejection, Trump used dealmaking tactics to keep the proposal alive, while also securing Canadian commitments to increased NATO defense spending and signaling potential renegotiation of USMCA.May 6, 202510 tweets♥ 44.4K
Jakob Hanke Vela@HankeVelaBrussels is watching amazed, as Trump destroys the US economy. "Nobody in the Commission thought that the US government would be this stupid and self-destructive," an EU official tells me. "That they...
SummaryEU officials are watching Trump's trade policies damage the US economy and markets while preparing their own countermeasures but deliberately avoiding escalation. They believe the internal economic collapse is doing more harm to America than any EU retaliation could, so they're maintaining a calm, patient stance while letting market forces work.Apr 7, 20257 tweets♥ 44.4K
Peter Navarro@RealPNavarro