Trump's Tariff Standoff: No Deal, No Dice, Just Dollars

Axe's Take: No Surrender No Weakness

Alright folks listen up. Trump's playing hardball with China and I gotta say I respect the stones on this guy. He's not blinking. When they ask him about lowering tariffs he just says 'No'. That's how you handle a negotiation. You don't show weakness. Remember what I always say 'What's the point of having fuck you money if you can't say fuck you?' Well Trump's got the biggest fuck you money in the world and he's not afraid to use it. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face and it looks like China just got tagged.

Losing a Trillion? More Like Finding a Billion

Trump says we were 'losing a trillion dollars a year.' Now I don't know about a trillion but I do know this: you gotta make them bleed a little. It's not about being liked it's about being respected. And sometimes respect comes at a price. A steep tariff maybe. China's whining about it saying they're 'firmly opposed.' Good. Let them whine. Like Sun Tzu said 'Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night and when you move fall like a thunderbolt.' Trump's lightning just struck.

Mnuchin's Mission: Damage Control or Masterstroke?

So Mnuchin's heading to Switzerland. Let's hope he's not going over there to kiss some commie ring. He needs to remind them who holds the cards here. This isn't about some kumbaya moment around a Swiss campfire. It's about leverage. You think I got where I am by being nice? Please. Nice guys finish last. Ruthless pragmatism that's the name of the game. Switzerland huh? Neutral ground but trust me there are no neutral feelings in this game. It's a zero sum equation and I plan to take it all.

The Art of the Deal or the Art of War?

Is Trump playing 'The Art of the Deal' or 'The Art of War'? Maybe both. The point is he's keeping them guessing. He's unpredictable and that's his strength. You can't beat someone if you know their next move. And right now China's probably sweating bullets wondering what Trump's gonna do next. That's where I thrive. This is chess not checkers and I'm five moves ahead.

China's Gamble: Bluffing or Bust?

China says the US requested this meeting? Sounds like someone wants to save face. They’re probably feeling the squeeze and trying to act like they're doing us a favor. Don't buy it. They're playing a game just like we are. The only difference is we've got the bigger stack. I've seen bluffs before and this has all the tell tale signs of a busted hand.

Breaking News: Keep Your Eye on the Ball

This is breaking news so things are gonna change. But one thing's for sure: Trump's not backing down. And neither am I. The only way to win is to be tougher smarter and richer than the other guy. And right now we're all three. So keep your eye on the ball folks. This is gonna be a hell of a ride. Because in the end money talks. And Trump is holding the megaphone.