Trump’s Greatest Victory Isn’t a Trade Deal—It’s Rebranding Economic Chaos as Success

Donald Trump’s biggest win in 2025 isn’t economic—it’s psychological. After launching a chaotic tariff war with China, his administration announced a “deal” slashing 145% tariffs to 30%—and Wall Street celebrated. But the market rally wasn’t joy over smart policy. It was relief that the economic pain might not be as catastrophic as feared. In Trump’s distorted reality, a crisis he created is now hailed as a triumph because he eased off slightly. Investors cheered not because 30% tariffs are good news—but because they braced for worse. Trump has redefined success as surviving the disaster he set in motion. Meanwhile, the deeper impact of ongoing 10–25% global tariffs continues to threaten supply chains, consumer prices, and U.S. credibility. Welcome to the gut-punch economy—Trump-style.