US President Donald Trump shared a video on Saturday in which he praised his tariff strategy and the motivations behind the stock market downturn.
The clip suggests that Trump is engaged in a “secret game” aimed at augmenting American wealth.
A parody account, AmericanPapaBear on X, stated, “Trump is intentionally causing a 20% crash in the stock market this month. Warren Buffet mentioned that Trump is making the best economic moves he has seen in five decades.”
The video goes on to assert: “This is the hidden strategy he is employing, which could lead to your wealth. Why is he doing this? To drive cash into treasuries, compelling the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates in May. The resulting lower rates allow the Fed to refinance trillions in debt at minimal costs. It also devalues the dollar and lowers mortgage rates. Indeed, it’s a bold chess move, and it’s working.”
Regarding his controversial tariffs that have unsettled global markets, the video refers to this tactic as a “genius strategy.”
“It effectively compels companies to produce domestically to avoid the tariffs. It also drives farmers to sell more products within the US, significantly reducing grocery prices. This trend is already evident with egg prices,” the video elaborated.
Additionally, it mentioned: “A staggering 94% of all stocks are held by just 8% of Americans. So, Trump is reallocating resources from the wealthy in the short term and distributing them to the middle class to lower costs.”
The recent turmoil in the stock market has reverberated through global financial systems, primarily fueled by renewed tariff threats from the Trump administration. As part of his tough trade strategy, Trump has imposed high tariffs on pivotal imports, reigniting worries of an all-out trade war. These actions, aimed at pressuring foreign governments—especially China—have distressed investor confidence, resulting in substantial drops in major stock indices.
Companies reliant on international supply chains are grappling with rising expenses, and consumers may soon face higher prices on essential goods. Economists caution that enduring tariff conflicts could hamper economic growth, disrupt global trade, and further destabilize an already precarious market landscape.
