Trump's Unwavering Stance on Trade Policies

In a revealing interview with The Atlantic, President Donald Trump dismissed the idea that economic downturns or market instability would lead him to reconsider his trade policies. He emphasized that there is no "certain number" or threshold in market performance that would prompt a change in his approach.

Market Turmoil and Trade Tariffs

Despite widespread speculation among Wall Street analysts that financial turmoil—such as plummeting markets, the threat of a recession, or a weakened dollar—might force a rollback of his tariff policies, Trump remained steadfast. "It always affects you a little bit," he acknowledged, but clarified that there's no "red line" that would compel him to alter course.

The Interview Context

Trump agreed to the interview with Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, "out of curiosity," following previous controversies involving the outlet. This decision came after criticism from US security officials regarding Goldberg's inclusion in a Signal group chat about Yemen military operations.