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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ria Pathak

Why Are Traders Mocking Trump with the 'TACO Trade'? — Because His Tariff Threats Keep Fizzling Out

In recent weeks, a new term has emerged in financial circles: the 'TACO trade'. Standing for 'Trump Always Chickens Out, ' this phrase encapsulates US President Donald Trump's pattern of announcing aggressive tariff policies, only to retract or delay them shortly thereafter.

Originating from a Financial Times column by Robert Armstrong, the term has gained traction among investors and analysts who view it as a predictable cycle in Trump's trade approach.

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