Incredibly Incompetent Clown’ Donald Trump Ridiculed After Putting Major Policy Move Into Reverse
President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily pause new tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico has sparked criticism and mockery from critics and commentators. The move, announced by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, grants U.S.
automakers a one-month exemption from the 25% tariff hike, which had raised concerns about the industry’s ability to sustain itself given its reliance on cross-border supply chains.
Critics took to social media to express their frustration, with many accusing Trump of incompetence and creating unnecessary chaos for businesses. Conservative attorney George Conway, a frequent Trump critic, called the president an “incredibly incompetent clown” for not considering the obvious consequences of tariffs before imposing them.
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell questioned how businesses could make long-term investment and hiring decisions in such an unpredictable environment.
Others echoed these sentiments, with some suggesting that the administration either doesn’t understand the implications of its policies or doesn’t care.
One user on Bluesky, Joshua Failé, accused the administration of deliberately causing economic disruption for the benefit of “technofascist billionaire oligarchs.” Meanwhile, Stephen Best criticized Canada for not maintaining its counter-tariffs on U.S. cars, using blunt language to describe the situation.
The temporary pause also raised questions about Trump’s negotiation tactics, with some mocking his approach as ineffective. Twitter user MaineWonk sarcastically summarized the sequence of events, suggesting that Trump’s decision-making process was chaotic and far from the “art of the deal” he often touts.
The backlash highlights the broader concerns about the impact of Trump’s trade policies on industries and markets. While the auto industry may welcome the temporary reprieve, the uncertainty created by such abrupt policy changes continues to draw criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Critics argue that these moves undermine business confidence and create instability, making it difficult for companies to plan for the future.
