By Emeka Blast 
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: A Masterstroke or Economic Minefield?
In a bold move described by CNN’s David Goldman as an “impressive feat,” former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on several major trading partners while simultaneously securing trade agreements that have earned global applause. The twist? These same nations, now granted exemptions or reduced rates, are hailing the outcome as a win—even as the baseline 10% tariffs loom over others.
While Trump and his supporters frame it as a strategic victory to “level the playing field,” critics—including economists and Reddit commentators—warn it’s nothing but a short-term spectacle masking long-term economic risks. Some praise the pressure tactics; others call it a dangerous game of economic Russian roulette. Global markets, meanwhile, are watching cautiously, knowing that the line between leverage and chaos is razor thin.
