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why are we assuming this is just stupid trade policy? Why are we not understanding that this policy mirrors moves by historical leaders who used economic disruption and nationalism to justify consolidation of power? It follows a pattern: Create crisis > identify scapegoats > offer strongman solutions > dismantle democratic norms. Imposing drastic tariffs that severely harm the economy could create widespread instability (job losses, inflation, business closures.) He would then exploit this chaos to justify emergency powers or override normal constitutional constraints. Read your history.

That assumes a level of competence that Trump and his people do not possess. They're talking about some positive discussions and major trade resets with China already. None of that lends itself to setting up scapegoats. My prediction is they'll announce some great deal negotiated and a huge win for America which will in fact be double speak for just standing down the tariffs.

Also, if they really did want to find a scapegoat and introduce emergency powers, they'd be manufacturing some sort of illegal alien 9/11, rather than an obviously self inflicted recession