Trump's Unwavering Stance on Trade Policies

In a revealing interview with The Atlantic, US President Donald Trump dismissed the idea that any specific market downturn could sway his trade policy decisions. He emphasized that while market fluctuations might have a minor impact, there's no definitive threshold that would prompt a policy reversal.

Resilience Amid Economic Predictions

Contrary to analyses suggesting that financial instability—such as falling markets or a potential recession—might lead to a rollback of tariffs, Trump remains steadfast. "It always affects you a little bit," he admitted, but clarified that no "certain number" would compel him to alter his approach.

A Curiosity-Driven Interview

Trump agreed to the interview with Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, out of curiosity. This decision followed previous controversies involving the publication, including criticisms from US security officials over Goldberg's inclusion in a Signal group chat discussing Yemen military operations.