Aug 1, 2025 — 2am Singapore time, then updated — Trump Always Chickens Out (TACO)
Best strategy to tackle Trump? Hold firm.
Not only has Mr Trump given Mexico a further 90 days, he delayed other tariff deadlines from today (Aug. 1) to Aug. 7.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cpqvdxzwv22t
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114948452793702817
Grok….The August 1 tariff deadline shifted to August 7, 2025, due to the Trump administration’s decision to delay the implementation of the new tariff regime. This delay was announced to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection sufficient time to make necessary changes to collect the new duties. The shift was part of a broader adjustment following the initial expectation that tariffs would take effect on August 1, as the administration finalized last-minute trade agreements and policy decisions.
Perhaps Mr Trump does not “always” chicken out. Mr Trump is striking some tentative deals.
Eg Malaysia, below.
Bloomberg:
July 31
