TRUMP CREDITS TARIFFS FOR MARKET RECORD Trump claims tariffs triggered record market strength after halting US-Canada trade negotiations, reaffirming his protectionist agenda. Previous posts praised tariff revenues as a major driver of US wealth, yet NBER data from the previous trade war shows an annual consumer cost of $51 billion with limited job benefits. Analysts note technology-driven growth, not tariffs, as the main driver behind the market rise. #USTradePolicy