By Odin's Beard! Trump's Tariffs Spark Chaos: Deals in Vietnam, Layoffs in Sweden, and Gold Hoarding in Singapore!

Trump's Wrath: A Storm from Across the Sea

By Odin! It seems the long haired one from across the great ocean Donald Trump continues his games. He threatens tariffs like a berserker threatens a village! First he says 50% on the EU then he delays? Is he playing us like Floki plays with his wooden gods? This indecision is like a ship without a rudder; it makes men seasick!

Macron's Gambit: A Deal with the Dragons of the East

The French led by their king Macron sail to Vietnam. They strike a deal for 20 Airbus jets! It is like they are saying to Trump "You raise tariffs we find new allies!" Smart move if you ask me. It reminds me of when I sailed west seeking new lands instead of fighting the same old battles in the east. New opportunities arise in unexpected places like when I found England.

Volvo's Lament: The Price of Trump's Games

Alas not all fare so well. Volvo the Swedish chariot maker now faces harsh winds. They cut 3,000 jobs! A sad fate brought on by Trump's tariffs. They were selling cars made in China but Trump said "Nay not on my land!" Now they withdraw financial guidance. A company owned by the Chinese but made in Sweden. The world is becoming more complicated than Floki's inventions.

Bubble Tea Bonanza and Market Mayhem!

Even the bubble tea makers in Hong Kong dance to Trump's tune! Their shares jump up and down like Lagertha in a battle! One moment the markets cheer Trump's delay the next analysts warn of countermeasures. It's a rocky path ahead like trying to sail through a storm with a leaky longship.

China's Resilience: Bending but Not Breaking

China's industrial profits rise like a phoenix from the ashes! They grow 3% in April the second month in a row. It seems their emperor is bolstering their private sector blunting the edge of Trump's tariffs. They are like the Vikings who can adapt to any climate any condition. Well almost any.

Gold in Singapore: The Rich Seek Safe Harbor

The richest men hide their gold in Singapore. They fear Trump's volatility more than they fear the gods! They fill vaults with precious metals an 88% increase. Like greedy kings of old they hoard their wealth waiting for the storm to pass. But remember "Power is always dangerous. It attracts the worst and corrupts the best." Be careful rich ones or your gold may become your prison.