“The eighty-year period when the United States embraced the mantle of global economic leadership—when it forged alliances rooted in trust and mutual respect, and championed the free and open exchange of good and services—is over. While this is a tragedy, it is also the new reality.” — Canadian

Jonathan Last: “We cannot overstate what has just happened. It took just 71 days for Donald Trump to wreck the American economy, mortally wound NATO, and destroy the American-led world order.” “He did this with the enthusiastic support of the entire Republican party and conservative movement.” “He

Philip Elliot: “Republicans at the Capitol understand this is going to hurt not just Americans, but their own political futures. It’s why, in a low-key fever, they’re freaking out.” “But here’s the rub: while they know this is bad for just about everyone, don’t expect them to exercise their

President Trump took questions from reporters on Air Force One: REPORTER: When’s the last time you spoke with President Xi? TRUMP: I speak to him. Doesn’t matter when.

“White House officials are advising GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill to focus on the long-term impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new global tariffs — without providing much guidance on how to address the free fall in the financial markets Thursday,” Politico reports.