Trump's Tariff Tango: Is Copper the New Manolos?

Copper: From Plumbing to Politics

Okay so last night I was at a fabulous gallery opening in Chelsea and all anyone could talk about was…copper. Not the color darling but the actual metal! Apparently President Trump in what I can only describe as a 'Carrie Bradshaw meets Gordon Gekko' moment announced a 50% tariff on copper imports. Fifty percent! I mean I've paid less for some of my shoes! And speaking of shoes you know what they say “I will never be the woman with perfect hair who can wear white and not spill on it.” But now I am wondering if I'll be the woman who can afford copper pipes after this tariff hike!

Pharma Drama: A 200% Pill?

But wait there's more! It seems copper wasn't enough drama for one day. Trump also hinted at a whopping 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports. Two hundred percent! Is this about economics or is it about making sure we all start producing our own medicines in our bathtubs? I mean I barely have time to write my column let alone become a pharmaceutical mogul. Maybe Charlotte could start a side hustle? She's always been good at following rules even if it's rules about tariffs!

Market Mayhem: A Copper Bottomed Panic?

Of course the market went wild. Copper prices skyrocketed like a Manolo Blahnik at a sample sale and shares of copper mining companies jumped for joy. It's all very exciting until you realize that this means everything from your plumbing to your phone is about to get a whole lot more expensive. As I always say “Maybe we can be each other's soul mates. And then we can let men be just these great nice guys to have fun with.” But who will be our soul mate when the economy is going bonkers? This move can jeopardize our economy or can be a catalyst for economic boom but the real question is: Is there an economic 'Mr. Big' out there who can come and save the day?

Bring Copper Home: A New American Dream?

Apparently the goal here is to bring copper production back to the U.S. just like those good old days when everything was made in America. It's a lovely sentiment but is it realistic? Are we all going to start mining in our backyards? I can barely keep my succulents alive let alone a copper mine! Like Miranda says “That's because you don't have a backyard Carrie. You live in a closet.” and she is right I don't even have a backyard where would I mine?!

Steel Aluminum and Now Copper: The Metal Menagerie

This whole thing reminds me of when Trump slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum. Now copper is joining the party creating a regular metal menagerie! It's like a bizarre economic zoo where every metal is trying to out tariff the other. The question that comes to my mind is does he have a thing for metals? I mean it looks like someone really has the Midas touch!

The Tariff Tango Continues

And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the economic waters Trump is also threatening tariffs on imports from Japan South Korea and Thailand. It's a whirlwind of tariffs and trade wars leaving me dizzy and wondering if I should start investing in canned goods. As it turns out love is not the only thing that can be a battlefield; trade can be a battlefield too. So is this economic strategy or just another plot twist in the never ending saga of American politics? Only time and my next rent check will tell.