President Donald Trump displayed visible satisfaction during a recent press exchange when a reporter informed him that a prominent global economist had reversed course on his tariff policies.
The president’s demeanor brightened considerably as the reporter posed the question regarding Apollo Global Management’s chief economist Torsten Sløk’s assessment that Trump may have “outsmarted everyone” with his tariff approach.
“Mr. President, a leading global economist just did a one-eighty and says your tariff plan, you may have outsmarted everybody with it. What is your message?” the reporter inquired.
Trump’s response revealed his enthusiasm for the vindication.
“I love this. I love this question. This is [my] favorite. This is the best question I’ve ever been asked because I’ve been going through abuse for years on this,” he stated.
The president emphasized the financial benefits of his policy approach.
“Because, as you know, we’re taking in hundreds of billions of dollars, no inflation whatsoever,” Trump declared.
When pressed about critics who believe his tariff strategy contributed to economic recession, Trump delivered a sharp rebuke. “I think they should go back to business school,” he responded.
Trump reinforced his position by highlighting the revenue generation from international trade. “It’s so obvious. It’s so