Digitalbanana

Its been over 3 weeks since liberation day. .... haulage companies and shop shelves to empty in a similar time ahead from now.

Even more ridiculous than the guy in the video is the reporter suggesting it is a cultural difference.

Not one country has a trade deal agreed yet. Even on the weekend Bessent had to lie his way thro an interview speaking of only of "sub deals" but ignored answering whether deals with any country like "Vietnam, Japan, UK...too many to name" were done deals! Meanwhile next month mall shelves are projected to start to become empty.

Name one of those nations. Scott Bessent couldn't when asked on weekend news.

It does now.

Trump’s statement that China tariffs will “come down substantially” but not to zero suggests a potential de-escalation, while Bessent’s comment on THE SAME DAY about a two- to three-year timeline for a deal indicates prolonged uncertainty. These messages conflict: one implies near-term relief, the other a long slog. Markets hate uncertainty, and this inconsistency—paired with Bessent’s clarification that tariffs won’t be cut unilaterally—sparked volatility, with the S&P 500 dropping 100 points from its daily high after his remarks. It’s not a clear sell signal, but it’s a red flag for risk-off sentiment until clearer policy emerges. This along with Walmart and Target warning of empty shelves next month is not a good look.