Trump Dismisses ‘TACO’ Trade Question with Deflection

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During a recent press interaction, President Trump deflected a reporter’s inquiry about the infamous “TACO” trade slogan with his signature mix of bravado and disdain. The curt retort has since become fodder for commentary on his unpredictable style, as pundits debate whether it undermines or merely distracts from substantive trade issues.

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foxnews.com / Trump blasts 'nasty' question from Oval Office reporter on whether he always 'chickens out' on tariffs

President Donald Trump called out an Oval Office reporter for a “nasty" question that suggested he “chickened out" of his tariff threats in the last few days.

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axios.com / Trump "TACO" trade: How a columnist's catchphrase caused an Oval Office scene

At a press conference Wednesday, President Trump had a very unhappy reaction to being asked about the "TACO trade" — a shorthand for Trump Always Chickens Out.Why it matters: Traders have been using TACO to describe the belief that the president will back off on a big tariff threat if the markets…

cnn.com / 'Nastiest question': Trump demeans reporter who asks for his response to 'TACO trade' - CNN

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huffpost.com / Trump Short-Circuits Over Wall Street's 'TACO' Slogan: 'Trump Always Chickens Out'

"Don't ever say what you said," President Donald Trump told a reporter when asked about Wall Street's new saying. "That’s a nasty question."

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