Economist flags Trump's one-day flip flop after having 'months to prepare' his next move

[turbinetree]

By David McAfee
Published February 21, 2026 6:45 PM ET

Donald Trump had "literally months to prepare" a response but still fumbled it, changing his mind after one day, according to an economist on Saturday.

The Supreme Court smacked down Trump's tariff policies in a stunning rebuke from the most conservative high court in modern history, and Trump responded by waffling his new plan, according to noted economist Justin Wolfers.

In response to the decision, Trump first said he had enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order. Then on Saturday, he raised it to 15% via a Truth Social Post.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2675291447/

What an insidious human being...............

I would like to know if he is skimming anything off the top...............I would not put it past him............

[Attilatheblond]

1. 'if'?

Let's think back to that Venezuelan tanker he pirated then sold the oil our of. Where did that money go again?

[paleotn]

2. Simple really....

Nice export economy you have there. Making a lot of money exporting to the US. Tell ya what, we won't impose a 150% tariff if you kick in some under the table cash to me. Magically, tariffs on certain countries decline markedly.

[struggle4progress]

3. Golly gosh. It's like Donny can't follow an idea for as long as it takes him to utter a complete sentence

[BWdem4life]

5. Wait, he can utter a complete sentence?

News to me, although to be fair I haven't listened to him much lately so how would I know?

[quaker bill]

4. He set it at ten so he could raise it

it is part of the performance. He could then rage for his rage fans. It was never going to be at 10 for long.

[BlueNProud]

6. The USSC did him a favor but he's too crazy to see it.