Regarding the unexpected currency shift (tariffs + policy announcement surprises), Trump may not have communicated his full hand in advance because revealing all negotiating cards before play would weaken his bargaining position against counterparties.

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Adam Tagert

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the negotiator is not going to reveal all his cards before he plays them... wanted to catch the attention of of all the trade players

Source

Can China Defeat America In The Trade War? | Brent JohnsonAdam Taggart | Thoughtful Money®
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:59:26 AM

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