The stock market may be quivering like a leaf in a hurricane, but President Trump isn’t backing down from his bold new tariff strategy. In fact, he’s characteristically going on offense against his critics with a fresh bit of linguistic creativity that has social media buzzing.
As Wall Street bigwigs sound alarms and markets tumble, Trump responded Monday with a message urging Americans to show some backbone – and introducing a memorable new addition to the political lexicon that perfectly encapsulates his disdain for those lacking economic courage.
While detractors are prophesying doom and gloom over the sweeping tariff policy, the President remains steadfastly confident that his approach will bring long-overdue economic justice and Trump insists Americans need to see the bigger picture beyond the immediate market reaction.
Remember, we’ve heard these apocalyptic predictions before. Remember when experts claimed Trump’s policies would tank the economy during his first term? Instead, we got record-low unemployment and a booming stock market. So before we join the panicking masses, let’s look at what Trump actually said.
From ‘The Hill’:
The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!
There it is, patriots – “PANICAN” – Trump’s latest verbal invention targeting those losing their minds over his tariff approach. It’s vintage Trump, combining “panic” with “American” in a way that’s both stinging and memorable. Who but Trump could coin a term that so perfectly captures what he sees as economic cowardice dressed up as concern? (I’ll admit, I chuckled when I first read it – the man knows how to brand like nobody else in politics!)
Decades of Trade Abuse Coming to an End
“Oil prices are down, interest rates are down, food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION, and the long time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place,” Trump posted on Truth Social, making the case that his approach is already working.
He reserved particular criticism for China, which he called “the biggest abuser of them all,” noting that Beijing had already retaliated by raising its own tariffs by 34%. But unlike previous administrations that might have backed down in the face of such retaliation, Trump seems to welcome the confrontation, suggesting that China has “made enough, for decades, taking advantage of the Good OL’ USA!”
And he’s right. For far too long, our leaders have allowed our manufacturing base to be hollowed out while Chinese products flooded our markets. Remember when small towns across America had thriving factories? I do. I’ve driven through those same towns decades later, seeing abandoned buildings where American workers once earned good wages. Our trade deficit with China reached a staggering $279.4 billion in 2024, a testament to the unbalanced relationship Trump is now confronting head-on.
The President told reporters Sunday that his tariff plan would bring in a trillion dollars by next year – revenue paid by foreign countries that have been taking advantage of America. That’s money that can be used to invest in our own industries and workers rather than enriching overseas competitors. Why wouldn’t we want that? Seriously, ask yourself: why is it controversial to demand fair treatment in trade?
Markets Will Adjust, America Will Prosper
Of course, the “PANICANs” are out in full force. Even Trump supporter Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund investor who endorsed Trump last year, warned that the tariffs could cause the economy to collapse and hurt Trump’s own voter base the most. CNBC host Jim Cramer likewise raised the specter of a market collapse similar to Black Monday in 1987.
But haven’t we heard this song before? Every time Trump makes a bold economic move, the doomsayers predict catastrophe. Yet time and again, American resilience proves them wrong. I’m old enough to remember when “experts” claimed Trump’s first-term tax cuts would destroy the economy – how did that work out again?
Remember when America made things? When “Made in USA” was stamped on products around the world? Those days can return, but not if we flinch every time the market hiccups or foreign competitors threaten retaliation.
After all, true patriots understand that restoring American greatness sometimes requires courage in the face of temporary turbulence. The President is showing that courage – and asking Americans to join him in standing strong against decades of economic abuse. The PANICANs may tremble, but those who believe in American strength know better than to fold at the first sign of resistance.
When the dust settles and American factories are humming again, we’ll look back at this moment of market anxiety and wonder why anyone doubted Trump’s vision. Our grandparents understood that sometimes you need to weather a little storm to reach calmer, more prosperous waters. It’s time we remembered that lesson, too.
Key Takeaways
- Trump’s “PANICAN” term brilliantly identifies those lacking the courage to support America’s long-overdue trade recalibration.
- Market fluctuations are temporary growing pains on the path to restoring American manufacturing dominance.
- China and other trade abusers have profited at America’s expense for decades—Trump is finally demanding reciprocity.
- Wall Street warnings fail to acknowledge the trillion-dollar potential and job creation benefits of Trump’s tariff strategy.
