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Trump Taco Trend Takes Over Social Media: The Political Fiesta Explained

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A Wall Street nickname just sent former President Donald Trump into full-blown damage-control mode. During a press gaggle in New York on Wednesday, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond asked Trump what he thought of the “TACO trade”—the finance-world shorthand for “Trump Always Chickens Out,” a jab at his history of threatening harsh tariffs only to walk them back or delay enforcement. Trump snarled that it was “the nastiest question I’ve ever heard,” then pivoted to call himself “the toughest negotiator this country’s ever seen.” The TACO acronym first surfaced on trading desks last year, but it exploded across social media and financial TV this week after Politico revealed that hedge-fund managers were openly pricing in the likelihood that Trump, if elected again, would announce sweeping import levies—only to soften them when markets wobble. Analysts say the pattern is already showing up in options activity tied to steel, autos and consumer-electronics stocks. “Investors are buying volatility on the headline, then selling it when the policy retreats. It’s become a playbook,” said BNP Paribas strategist Jill Carey. Trump’s outburst did nothing to calm traders. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 185 points as his comments hit the tape, while shares of heavy-tariff bellwethers like Caterpillar and Ford slipped more than 2 percent. Over in currency markets, the Mexican peso—often a tariff litmus test—gave up early gains and briefly touched a six-week low. In an afternoon interview with CNBC, Trump insisted he is “not chickening out on trade,” arguing that unpredictable tactics force foreign leaders to the table. Yet he also hinted that any initial tariff moves would come with “room for negotiation,” wording that market veterans interpret as a telltale TACO signal. Beyond equities, the moniker is finding political traction. Democratic strategist Maria Cardona tweeted that “TACO is the perfect metaphor for Trump’s bluster,” racking up more than 4 million views in six hours. Meanwhile, conservative pundit Charlie Kirk called the acronym “juvenile,” but conceded on his podcast that Trump’s tariff reversals have frustrated business donors. Why the fury? One GOP fundraiser noted that the nickname threatens to stick just as Trump tries to court Wall Street cash for a 2026 midterm push. “Being labeled a flip-flopper during a capital-raising cycle is nightmare fuel,” the donor said on condition of anonymity. Whether the TACO trade continues to pay off may hinge on Trump’s next policy reveal. He is slated to outline a “Phase One” tariff blueprint at a June rally in Ohio. Until then, traders—and late-night comedians—are likely to keep feasting on tacos of the political variety.

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