Hey, it at least makes some rational sense and matches the actions of the administration. I mean, I think we are all sane and can agree that the motive for tariffs on Canada are not to stop any significant amounts of Fentanyl from coming into the country. Ok, then what are the motives? If you understand the motives, you can maybe make a more calculated risk with your investment money.
Also, intent is just that. It does not guarantee success, it does not guarantee the ability to stop momentum when whatever goal is attained and it does not guarantee there are no negative butterfly effects. If we are swinging our big economic dick around to tank the world economy so as to refinance our debt at a manageable rate, fine, but that's gonna come with significant consequences beyond everyone's 401Ks. Is anyone gonna want to lend you money again if you just show that you'll tank the world economy to get out from under its weight?