Trump's TACO and FAFO: A Playful Take on His Political Persona

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President Trump was caught off guard by the term 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Out), a nickname used by Wall Street to suggest he often backs down from tariff threats. He was irritated that his team didn't inform him about the phrase's popularity and viewed it as a misrepresentation of his negotiation tactics. The term originated from a Financial Times column and became a common joke on finance Twitter, highlighting perceptions of Trump's approach to trade negotiations.
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