Trump Fumes Over Wall Street's 'TACO' Jibe – Are His Tariff Flip-Flops to Blame?
Donald Trump lashed out after being asked about "TACO" – Wall Street slang for 'Trump Always Chickens Out' – which mocks his habit of walking back tariffs. He called the phrase "nasty" and defended his trade tactics as tough negotiation.
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