As tariffs have destabilized markets and the stock market has begun to correct, Trump's public narrative has shifted from specific claims (fentanyl) to a broader 'no pain no gain' ideology similar to how Chinese leaders justify long-term economic pain.

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Tim Kollatz

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now the narrative is no pain no gain that type of idea and starting to project this idea that is very similar to be honest to how you know China's leaders talk about you know we need to build for the future

Source

Project 2025 had a tariff plan, but Trump has gone off scriptThe Globe and Mail
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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