The chaotic, vindictive, or absurd use of tariffs by insecure dictators or leaders to flex power, settle personal grudges, or project strength, often with zero grasp of how global trade actually works, leaving economies and consumers in a mess.
“His tarifuckery on steel imports was all about looking tough on X, but it tanked local factories who couldn’t afford materials.”
by Raquel de la Roche July 07, 2025