All articles tagged with #taco
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Independent
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged that President Trump was right to delay implementing tariffs, criticizing the pattern of threatening and then backing down, known as 'TACO,' but warned this complacency may not last forever amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff threats.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
The Democratic National Committee is using a taco truck with a humorous graphic to mock President Trump over his 'TACO' slogan, parking it outside the RNC headquarters and serving free tacos to get under his skin amid ongoing political tensions.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article humorously explores how Donald Trump has been associated with the acronym 'TACO,' initially used to mock his Hispanic outreach efforts, but now symbolizing his perceived reluctance to confront challenges, especially in relation to his policies towards Latinos. Despite his efforts to appeal to Latino voters with taco-themed stunts, his administration's actions have often been hostile, leading to a decline in Latino support and highlighting the disconnect between his rhetoric and policies. The piece suggests Trump should focus on genuine help rather than symbolic gestures.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
A columnist's shorthand 'TACO' for Trump's tendency to back down on tariffs gained attention after President Trump reacted unfavorably to the term during a press conference, highlighting the ongoing market and political tensions surrounding his trade policies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Politico
Wall Street has coined the acronym TACO to criticize President Trump for his frequent flip-flopping on tariffs, which he dismisses as strategic rather than cowardice. The article highlights Trump's recent tariff decisions, including reductions and reversals, and the market's profit from this chaos.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by HuffPost
Wall Street investors have coined the term 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Out) to describe the market's reaction to President Trump's unpredictable tariff announcements, which often cause market swings based on whether he follows through or backtracks, creating a unique trading environment.