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Inaugural SXSW London Opens With Mayor Sadiq Khan Taking Shots at ‘Inward-Looking Mentality' of U.S. and Trump Tariffs: ‘The U.K. is Tearing Down Barriers to Trade, Not Putting Up Walls'
Inaugural SXSW London Opens With Mayor Sadiq Khan Taking Shots at ‘Inward-Looking Mentality' of U.S. and Trump Tariffs: ‘The U.K. is Tearing Down Barriers to Trade, Not Putting Up Walls'

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Inaugural SXSW London Opens With Mayor Sadiq Khan Taking Shots at ‘Inward-Looking Mentality' of U.S. and Trump Tariffs: ‘The U.K. is Tearing Down Barriers to Trade, Not Putting Up Walls'

The inaugural SXSW London has officially been opened by London mayor Sadiq Khan. In a speech at the Truman Brewery in the creative neighborhood of Shoreditch on Monday morning, Khan hailed London as a 'creative hotbed,' a 'gateway to the world,' and a 'hub for talent, trade, tech and innovation.' More from Variety Alief Snaps Up Worldwide Rights to 'Luna Rosa,' Debuts Teaser Ahead of SXSW London Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) Angelina Jolie and Ellie Goulding Ask Viewers to 'Bee Wild' In Environmental Doc by Rebecca and Josh Tickell, Heading to SXSW London (EXCLUSIVE) Mike Flanagan's 'Life of Chuck' to Close Screen Festival of Inaugural SXSW London (EXCLUSIVE) He also used to opportunity on stage as a pitch to lure investment to the British capital by highlighting what he described as the 'uncertainty and political turmoil' and an 'inward-looking mentality' in the U.S., and taking aim at the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump since he started his second terms as president. 'London is somewhere that is resolutely pro-business, pro-growth and pro-freedom of expression. And following new trade deals with India, the U.S. and the E.U. — which mean the UK is tearing down barriers to trade, not putting up walls — there's never been a better time to come and create, collaborate and invest in our city,' he said. 'Elsewhere you might see uncertainty; unpredictability; and efforts to wind back the clock on individual liberties, the freedom of the press, and democracy. Not in London. In London, you don't just find stability and certainty. You find a city which stands strong as a bastion against hate. And a city which shines bright as a beacon of hope, progress and possibility.' In keep with the theme, Khan added that in London 'we don't simply tolerate diversity, we celebrate inclusion' and in another comment that could be seen to be directly aimed at the current U.S. administration, said the city was a 'welcoming hub for international students.' Khan noted that he spoke at SXSW in Austin in 2018, where he said he called for the tech revolution to be steered in a way that was beneficial for society. Given the huge leaps made in AI since, he said the conversations at SXSW London were 'so consequential,' and that he was pushing to make London a 'global center' for AI investment and innovation. 'Because I want the defining technologies of the 21st century not just to be pioneered in London, but to be shaped by our values,' he said. 'It's how we can mitigate potential harms; It's how we can mitigate potential harms; Eliminate bias and discrimination; And ensure the moral dimension in any new tech is given equal weight to market considerations.' The first SXSW London run June 2-7, with speakers including Idris Elba and Julian Lennon alongside the CEOs of Twitch, WPP, OnlyFans and Google Deepmind. Variety parent company PMC owns the SXSW franchise. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?

Trump Explains Reason Behind Doubling Steel, Aluminum Tariffs—But Critics Issue Stark Warnings Over ‘Reckless' Move
Trump Explains Reason Behind Doubling Steel, Aluminum Tariffs—But Critics Issue Stark Warnings Over ‘Reckless' Move

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Trump Explains Reason Behind Doubling Steel, Aluminum Tariffs—But Critics Issue Stark Warnings Over ‘Reckless' Move

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to double the tariffs on steel and aluminum—increasing the charge from 25% to 50%. The tariff escalation comes at a precarious time, as Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs are immersed in legal trouble at the court level and many U.S. businesses are struggling to contend with the back-and-forth nature of the levies. Trump's announcement also coincides with the 'blockbuster' agreement between U.S. Steel and Japanese steel company Nippon, a deal which he promised will include no layoffs and the steelmaker will be "controlled by the USA." The steepened tariffs could potentially further escalate tensions between the U.S. and its previous top steel partners, which include Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, and Vietnam. As the U.S.' number one steel importer, Canada —with whom the U.S. has already escalated tensions due to Trump's other tariffs—stands to feel the pressure of this latest move. Here's what to know about Trump's doubled tariffs and what experts have to say about it. What has Trump said about doubling the steel and aluminum tariffs? Trump announced his decision during a rally at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant near Pittsburgh in West Mifflin, Penn., surrounded by hardhat-donned steel workers. 'We're going to bring it from 25% percent to 50%—the tariffs on steel into the United States of America—which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States,' Trump told the crowd, offering his reasoning that the increased charges will ultimately help the domestic industry. 'Nobody's going to get around that.' He later posted about his decision on social media, revealing that the tariffs would also be raised for aluminum.'Our steel and aluminum industries are coming back like never before,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'This will be yet another BIG jolt of great news for our wonderful steel and aluminum workers.' When are the doubled tariffs due to come into effect? In Trump's announcement post on Truth Social, he said that the doubled tariffs would come into effect on Wednesday, June 4. Although it's worth noting that other tariff threats—such as the proposed 50% charge on the E.U. and the majority of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs that he announced on April 2—have been temporarily paused to allow time for negotiations. It remains to be seen if an extension will be granted for this new June 4 date. The back-and-forth on tariff dates and rates has left many businesses in limbo, though Felix Tintelnot, professor of economics at Duke University, says that with steel and aluminum, the Administration has generally followed through on the timings they've announced. The question, he says, is how long the 50% will stand, as he's seen the rates 'flip-flopping all the time.' Tintelnot argues that the resulting uncertainty is causing real harm to U.S. businesses and thus, in turn, impacting workers, despite Trump's claims that the tariffs will bring large amounts of money to the U.S. steel industry. 'We're talking about expansion of capacity of heavy industry that comes with significant upfront investments, and no business leader should take heavy upfront investments if they don't believe that the same policy is there two, three, or four years from now,' Tintelnot says. 'Regardless of whether you're in favor [of] or against these tariffs, you don't want the President to just set tax rates arbitrarily, sort of by Executive Order all the time.' How have lawmakers, industry people, and experts reacted? Though Tintelnot agrees that the escalated tariffs should help the domestic steel industry, he says it will be coinciding with struggles in other U.S. industries as a result of the increase. 'So, this is expected to raise the price of aluminum, which is important in inputs for downstream industries like the automotive industry, as well as construction, so there's sort of a distributional conflict here,' Tintelnot warns. 'Yes, it does help the domestic steel sector, but [it's] hurting these other sectors of the economy, and they are already hard hit by other tariffs.' The USW (Unity and Strength for Workers, most commonly referred to as United Steelworkers)—a trade union of steelworkers across North America— said in a statement that the increase will have a negative impact on Canada's industries and jobs. 'This isn't trade policy—it's a direct attack on Canadian industries and workers,' said Marty Warren, United Steelworkers national director for Canada. 'Thousands of Canadian jobs are on the line and communities that rely on steel and aluminum are being put at risk. Canada needs to respond immediately and decisively to defend workers.' Meanwhile, Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said that the plan to double tariffs is a 'direct attack on Canadian workers and a reckless move' and warned that it "could shut Canadian steel and aluminum out of the U.S. market entirely and put thousands of good union jobs at risk." Speaking about the tariffs overall, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that he intends to jumpstart and fast track national building projects throughout the country to respond to Trump's trade war, 'ensuring that the Canadian government becomes a catalyst for, not an impediment to, nation-building projects that will supercharge growth in communities, both large and small.' Other international lawmakers, meanwhile, have voiced their disapproval of Trump's tariffs escalations.

As the TACO trade gains popularity, here are multiple occasions when Trump threatened and then backtracked
As the TACO trade gains popularity, here are multiple occasions when Trump threatened and then backtracked

Time of India

time3 days ago

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As the TACO trade gains popularity, here are multiple occasions when Trump threatened and then backtracked

Trump promised tough tariffs during both his campaigns and in his second term, he's made many threats but followed through on fewer. The constant back-and-forth on tariffs has made businesses uncertain, caused job cuts, delayed investments, and shook the stock market, as per reports. Financial analysts have started calling this behavior TACO trade , meaning 'Trump Always Chickens Out.'When asked about this phrase, Trump got defensive and said, 'It's called negotiation.' This information is from an NBC News report. 10 times Trump threatened tariffs but then backed down 1. European Union Tariffs Trump said on a Friday that he would put 50% tariffs on the E.U. starting June 1 because they weren't serious about trade talks. Two days later, he delayed them until July 9 after speaking with E.U. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that on April 2, he first announced 20% tariffs, but later the same day, he lowered them to 10% for 90 days. As per NBC News, E.U. tariffs are still at 10% today. 2. Wine Tariff On March 13, Trump posted he'd slap a 200% tariff on E.U. wine after the E.U. threatened 50% on American whiskey. This back-and-forth never happened. A week later, the E.U. stated that the whiskey tariff would be delayed to give time for discussions. No special wine tariffs were added, only the usual 10% one, as per reports. Live Events 3. Canada and Mexico Tariffs Early in office, Trump said he'd put 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico due to fentanyl concerns. Canada and Mexico hit back with tariffs, and Canadian citizens boycott U.S. goods. Trump paused the tariffs a day before they were to start, saying both countries were improving border actions. According to the reports, on March 4, he said tariffs were back on, but two days later, paused them again until April 2. When he announced wider global tariffs on April 2, he excluded Canada and Mexico. Today, most goods from both countries have no new tariffs, thanks to the North American trade deal. 4. Tariff on Films On May 4, Trump tweeted he wanted a 100% tariff on all foreign movies. Later that day, the White House said nothing was final, and they were 'exploring options.' By afternoon, Trump said he'd talk to movie industry people to keep them 'happy.' No movie tariffs have been implemented, as per reports. 5. Reciprocal Tariffs As per reports, Trump announced tariffs on almost all countries on 'Liberation Day,' saying they'd range from 10% to 49%. He said this would restart American industry and wealth. But on April 9, the day the tariffs were supposed to begin, he delayed them until July 2 to work on separate trade deals. Meanwhile, he kept a blanket 10% tariff. Only the UK got a draft trade deal. A trade court ruled Trump went too far with these tariffs; the ruling is being appealed. 6. China Tariffs Trump repeatedly accused China of cheating the U.S. and shooting tariffs to over 145% in April. This caused U.S. companies to stop China orders and shipments. Then Trump lowered tariffs to 10% for 90 days to start talks after a meeting between Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent and Chinese officials. A separate 20% tariff on fentanyl ingredients from China stayed. A court ruling this week struck down both tariffs, but they remain during appeals, as stated in the reports. 7. Tariff on iPhones After raising China tariffs, Trump made an exception for iPhones, lowering it to 20%. Last Friday, he said he'd put a 25% tariff on iPhones no matter where they're made, starting at the end of June. Trump wants iPhones to be made in the U.S., but Apple is shifting production to India. As mentioned in the report by NBC News, officials walked it back. Treasury Sec. Bessent said it's more about phone chips than full phones. Kevin Hassett said the move was just a small negotiation tactic and they don't want to 'harm Apple.' 8. Colombia Tariff After Colombia blocked two U.S. military flights carrying migrants on his sixth day back in office, Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs. Colombia replied with their own 25% tariff, but soon allowed the sides dropped the threats within a day. 9. Tariff on Dolls On May 8, Trump said he'd put a 100% tariff on Mattel toys, even if they stopped making them in China, unless they moved production to the U.S. He said if prices went up, kids in the U.S. would just have fewer dolls. Later, Trump said the U.S. should focus on making high-tech items like chips, computers, tanks, ships, not toys or T-shirts. 10. Auto Tariffs Announcement of a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars was made by Trump on April 3. A month later, he eased some of those to avoid hurting the U.S.-assembled cars that use foreign parts. He later said cars from the U.K., like Land Rover and Aston Martin, would get just a 10% tariff under a draft U.S.-U.K. trade deal still being negotiated, as per NBC News report. FAQs: Q1. What is TACO trade? TACO trade stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' which refers to Trump's habit of backing down on tariff threats . Q2. How do Trump's tariff threats affect? They cause uncertainty, delay investments, and impact jobs and the stock market.

10 times Trump has threatened, then backtracked on, tariffs as 'TACO trade' jab gains traction
10 times Trump has threatened, then backtracked on, tariffs as 'TACO trade' jab gains traction

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10 times Trump has threatened, then backtracked on, tariffs as 'TACO trade' jab gains traction

Tariffs were a defining promise of President Donald Trump's campaign, and they have been a defining feature of his second term in office. But just over five months in, many of his tariff proclamations haven't turned into reality. While Trump has imposed a number of sweeping tariffs that have been driving up costs for American businesses and consumers buying goods from overseas, he has threatened far more tariffs than he has carried through on. That has created a climate of uncertainty that has caused some businesses to lay off workers and delay investments, as well as led to volatility in the stock market. Some financial analysts have taken to calling Trump's on-again, off-again moves TACO trade or the TACO theory — an acronym for "Trump Always Chickens Out." (Asked by a reporter about the phrase, Trump called the question "nasty" and said, "It's called negotiation.") Here are 10 times Trump has threatened, then backtracked on, tariffs since he took office. Notably, in some cases, like threatened tariffs against Colombia, the administration did win policy concessions in other areas after it wielded the threat. But other tariffs threats have come and gone without other tangible results. In one of his latest tariff moves, Trump threatened last Friday to impose a 50% tariff on goods shipped into the United States from the European Union, saying the European countries weren't taking ongoing trade talks seriously enough. Trump said the tariff would go into effect on June 1, but two days later, he delayed it until July 9, after he said he had spoken with E.U. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump said she asked for the delay. Trump had threatened Europe with a 20% tariff as part of his "reciprocal" tariffs announced April 2. But hours after those tariffs were scheduled to go into effect, Trump reduced tariffs on Europe and most other countries to 10% for 90 days to give his administration time to work out individual trade deals. The tariff on European imports remains at 10%. Aside from the wider tariffs on the E.U., Trump announced March 13 on social media that he would impose a 200% tariff on wine imported into the United States from the E.U. after the E.U. threatened a 50% tariff on American whiskey. That threat came in response to Trump's earlier tariffs on European steel and aluminum. The tit-for-tat over alcohol never came to fruition, with European officials saying a week later that they would delay the threatened whiskey tariff until mid-April, pending negotiations with the United States. There have been no tariffs on European wines aside from Trump's blanket 10% tariff on all imports. Among Trump's first tariff targets were the United States' neighbors, Canada and Mexico. Just weeks into office, he signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, saying they weren't doing enough to stem the flow of fentanyl across the border. In response, Canada and Mexico announced their own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, and Canadians began to boycott American brands. A day before the tariffs were set to be collected, Trump said he was pausing them for 30 days. He said he was making the pause because of actions Canada and Mexico said they were taking at their borders, though a number of those steps were already underway when Trump first announced his tariffs. Once the 30-day pause was up, Trump said March 4 that the 25% tariffs on Canada would go into effect. But two days after he implemented the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, he said he would pause them again until April 2 for most goods. When Trump announced wider tariffs for nearly all countries on April 2, Canada and Mexico were excluded. Despite the back-and-forth, there are no tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico that fall under the North American trade deal signed during Trump's first term. Trump said May 4 on social media that he was directing his administration to start collecting a 100% tariff 'on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands,' without giving any details about when or how it would be collected. A few hours later, the White House said that no final decisions had been made and that the administration was 'exploring its options.' By the afternoon, Trump said he would meet with industry officials to make sure they were 'happy' with his plan. The administration hasn't taken any action since the initial social media post. Trump announced a variety of tariffs on nearly every country in the world as part of his so-called reciprocal tariffs in an event dubbed 'liberation day.' Trump said it would 'forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America's destiny was reclaimed and the day that we began to make America wealthy again.' Those tariffs ranged from a baseline of 10% to a high of 49%. But on April 9, the day those tariffs were set to go into effect, Trump said he was pausing them until July 2 to have time to negotiate individual trade deals with the more than 90 countries that had reached out to his administration. In the interim, he said, he would put a blanket 10% tariff on nearly all countries. Since the "reciprocal" tariff pause, Trump has announced just one outline of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. A trade court ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his authority to impose those tariffs. The Trump administration is appealing that ruling, and for now, the tariffs remain in place. Tariffs against China have been one of Trump's most consistent threats — he has accused it repeatedly of 'ripping off' the United States with unfair trade practices. Trump had ratcheted up his tariffs on China over several months to more than 145% in April, a level that caused businesses to halt shipments coming from China and pause future orders. But just as the last of the pre-tariff imports from China had arrived in U.S. ports and shipments from China were on track to tumble, Trump said he was lowering the tariffs to 10% for 90 days, giving U.S. and Chinese officials time to begin trade discussions after an initial meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart. Trump left a separate 20% tariff in place related to the country's production of the ingredients in fentanyl. The trade court ruling Wednesday struck down both the 10% and the 20% fentanyl tariffs, though they remain, for now, while the appeals process continues. Days after he increased tariffs on China to at least 145%, Trump created a carve-out for iPhones and some other electronics made in China, lowering the tariff rate for them to 20%. Still, Trump has continued to push for iPhones to be made in the United States, not other lower-cost countries, like India, where Apple has said it is increasingly shifting manufacturing. Trump said last Friday that he would impose a 25% tariff on iPhones and other smartphones, regardless of where they were made, starting at the end of June. But senior administration officials seemed to walk back Trump's demands that iPhones be made in the United States, as well as the scope of any potential tariffs. Bessent said it was the chips in the phones, not necessarily the phones themselves, that Trump wanted to see made in the United States. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said a few days later that the administration doesn't want to 'harm Apple,' and he referred to the move as 'a tiny little tariff on them right now, to try to negotiate down the tariffs.' On Trump's sixth day back in office, he ignited a trade spat with Colombia that lasted less than 24 hours. Trump threatened Colombia with a 25% tariff after its president barred two U.S. military aircraft carrying migrants from landing in the country. The United States is a major importer of coffee, flowers and produce from Colombia. Colombia responded with its own 25% tariff on U.S. products. But it soon said it would allow the flights, and the two countries backed down on their trade war threats. Trump said he would impose steep tariffs on toymaker Mattel — even if it moves its overseas production out of China — after its CEO said it was looking to shift more production out of China but didn't see it moving to the United States. 'That's OK, let him go, and we'll put a 100% tariff on his toys, and he won't sell one toy in the United States, and that's their biggest market,' Trump said in the Oval Office on May 8. Trump had said children in the United States would simply have fewer dolls if the cost of the toys increased because of tariffs. Trump has since suggested that the United States is more interested in bringing higher-skilled manufacturing with a national security element to the country rather than lower-cost consumer goods. 'I'm not looking to make T-shirts, to be honest. I'm not looking to make socks. We can do that very well in other locations,' he said Sunday. 'We are looking to do chips and computers and lots of other things, and tanks and ships.' Trump announced a 25% tariff on all auto imports effective April 3 that would apply to any vehicle not assembled in the United States, which would account for nearly half of all vehicles sold in the country. About a month later, he signed an executive order easing some of those tariffs, addressing concerns that they would drive up the cost of cars assembled in the United States with parts imported from other countries. Trump later said he would reduce tariffs for cars made in the U.K., such as those by Land Rover and Aston Martin, to 10% under a tentative trade agreement between the United States and the U.K. that officials on both sides continue to negotiate. This article was originally published on

Trump's Body Language After He Learns He's Been Brutally Mocked Spoke Volumes, Experts Say
Trump's Body Language After He Learns He's Been Brutally Mocked Spoke Volumes, Experts Say

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Trump's Body Language After He Learns He's Been Brutally Mocked Spoke Volumes, Experts Say

President Donald Trump sparked a lot of chatter online after firing back at a reporter who asked him about a brutal yet tasty-sounding acronym his tariff policies have inspired. But body language experts think the president's nonverbal responses also gave viewers quite a lot to chew on. On Wednesday, a reporter told Trump that some Wall Street analysts are dismissing his tariff threats with the slogan 'TACO,' which stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out.' The mocking acronym references the fact that Trump has announced high tariffs, only to back off shortly after. The president's on-again, off-again tariffs have caused markets to tumble and then rise again. The TACO acronym was coined by The Financial Times' Robert Armstrong. When the reporter asked Trump to weigh in on the term, the president concluded by sharply chiding her: 'Don't ever say what you said. That's a nasty question. To me, that's the nastiest question.' Reporter: Wall Street analysts have a new term called the TACO trade.. Saying Trump always chickens out on tariffs… Trump: I kick out?Reporter: Chicken I gave the E.U. a 50% tax tariff. They called up and said, please, let meet right now. You call that… — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025 Trump's controversial tariff policies have faced criticism from global leaders, several lawsuits and even skepticism from other Republicans and some of his backers. But body language experts think his response to being mocked that he's 'chickened' out on his tariff threats didn't sit well with him. When the reporter asked Trump about TACO, the president initially heard 'kick out' instead of 'chickens out.' When the reporter corrected him, Trump looked away with 'slight sadness around his eyes' and '[twisted] his mouth showing he is upset,' said Patti Wood, a body language and nonverbal communication expert and author of 'SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma.' Wood said that when Trump referenced the 'chickening out' dig moments later, his body language demonstrated 'a lack of confidence and conviction with what he just said.' 'His head tilts, shoulders are down and not up, and his eyes squint and he looks down and away,' she said. Traci Brown, an author and body language expert, said that Trump showcased a smile that was likely intended to 'hide his anger.' 'We see his bottom teeth in this smile more than in his real smiles,' she told HuffPost. 'That's the tell. The other tell of a cover-up is the change of tone in his voice. He uses that when he's working to create a distraction — as is evidenced by his rambling.' Denise M. Dudley, a psychologist and author of 'Making Relationships Last,' told HuffPost that she believes Trump 'sort of goes somewhere else' after he learns about the TACO acronym and said he flashed a 'tiny smile of recognition' that was possibly a combination of 'embarrassment and the start of an anger sequence.' 'Next, he starts to shake his head in the negative direction; not in an emphatic 'no' way, but more in a 'mad dad who's disappointed in his kid' way,' she said. Karen Donaldson, a communication and body language expert, said that Trump's body language showed that he was 'actively listening' to the reporter's question, but that when he realized what was actually said, he 'showcased a quick smirk' that conveyed he thought what he was hearing was 'slightly comical.' 'Then he looked away from the reporter who was asking a question while he spoke, which showcases a disregard for their presence,' she told HuffPost. 'It also signals a disinterest for the person and/or what is being said.' Brown said she noticed that immediately before Trump criticized the reporter for her TACO question, he 'stands up really straight and puffs his chest out.' 'That's a power display,' she said. 'Then he shrinks as he makes the 'don't ever say that' quote and points. Shrinking doesn't show confidence. But pointing shows threat. So he's a bit mixed here.' Dudley said that Trump frowned during that moment 'more than usual' and started 'shaking his head in the negative direction.' 'Also, interestingly, he really pauses between 'don't ever say' and 'what you said,'' she continued. 'It's a pretty long pause, coupled with head shaking and frowning. He's searching for words and isn't sure how to finish that sentence. This TACO comment has bothered him.' Donaldson said that Trump widened his eyes when he told the reporter that her question was 'nasty,' which communicates that he's 'intently focused on what he is saying and also wants everyone to be as well.' 'As he speaks, his back straightens up instantly before he relaxes again; that signals that he is highly confident in that moment, paired with what he was saying,' she said. 'Then his body language becomes dismissive as he shifted the direction his upper torso was facing.' Wood said that Trump glared with anger as he told the reporter, 'Don't ever say what you said.' His brows moved 'downward' in an angry fashion, and his mouth was 'wide open and snarling,' she said, calling it a 'lion snarl.' Wood said that when Trump called the reporter's question a 'nasty question,' she noticed a 'sadness' in his eyes despite the 'anger in his voice.' 'His face looks like he might want to cry,' she said. Overall, Dudley said that she believes Trump appeared 'more flustered than usual' throughout his entire response to the reporter. 'I've always assumed he has the toughest skin in the world, and that he must love being attacked and attacking back, but in this clip, I think he's mad,' she said. 'Is he mad that his staff hasn't told him about the TACO thing? Is he mad about the TACO thing itself? Is he mad that the reporter made him look bad? Who knows!' Appeals Court Reinstates Most Of Trump's Tariffs For Now Trump Short-Circuits Over Wall Street's 4-Letter Slogan For Him 'Utterly Embarrassing': Critics Cluck Back At Trump After Bizarre 'Chicken' Meltdown

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