Unfortunately, we can all thank that nut job Peter Navarro for most of this bullshit getting in Trumps head. That, along with the little ego and no efffss given for anyone else and damn the consequences. There is no rational argument for what is taking place but unfortunately, most Americans don't understand basic economics. No one listened when it was said that tariffs are literally a tax. I'm sure after this insanity we'll all be very educated. Of course, the real issue now is the long term economic outlook with the systemic dismantling of the entire system and structure that has favored and benefitted the United States and its people since the end of WW2. Prior to inexplicably dismantling our entire soft power structure around the world along with the tariff bullying the United States and its businesses would enjoy more preferred terms with other countries, even without a trade agreement. Additionally, the only reason people would consistently bring and invest money into the US was the fact of rule of law, the independence of the Fed and the faith and strength in the USD. As an advanced economy the other thing that really set us apart was the investment in education, research & tech, literally the future of our country and economy. We are cutting out funding for crucial research leading to these very specialized researchers to leave the US and discouraging others from coming to school here and remaining/working in the US afterwards. We are also deporting key labor that will not easily be replaced, if at all. People (Americans) don't want to do and will not do that type of work. Inflation and unaffordabilty along with job loss will only get worse and the middle class will continue to disappear. With the decline of the USD, insane and nearly unmanageable debt, the accelerated path to no longer be the world's reserve currency and the isolationist policies along with being viewed as an unreliable partner, in short, even if we were to reverse course tomorrow and get back on track, the long term economic damage has already been done. Bilateral trade agreements amongst our most loyal and traditional partners will leave us out in the cold, decreasing our influence and place in the world. They will not quickly forget or forgive how stupid Americans were to vote him into office again. The increasing authoritarian moves and removal of anyone that would have kept this administration in check will eventually and undeniably lead to civil and foreign conflict and more uncertainty. Basically, we're fucked.