The Big Beautiful Trump Brain is Ruining the Global Economy and More
Washington, D.C., April 7, 2025 — President Donald Trump’s frequent self-praise about his “very, very large brain” has long been a hallmark of his unorthodox style, but recent missteps—ranging from an inability to pronounce a common word like “groceries” to a simplistic grasp of sweeping tariff policies—have exposed a gap between his rhetorical flourish and policy realities.
In a now‑famous 2018 press conference, Trump declared that China “has total respect for Donald Trump’s very, very large brain,” a remark intended to underscore his negotiating prowess
Yet at an April 2 Rose Garden event heralding his new “Liberation Day” tariffs, the president stumbled over a basic term, calling “groceries” an “old‑fashioned but beautiful term” and seeming unaware that the word has been in common usage for decades
Beyond vocabulary gaffes, Trump’s tariff agenda—intended to reduce trade deficits and boost domestic manufacturing—has drawn criticism from economists and industry groups who say the measures will instead saddle American consumers with higher prices. Reuters reports that global markets plunged on fears that a 10% baseline tariff and steeper levies on key partners could send the price of everyday goods, from running shoes to Apple’s iPhone, skyrocketing—potentially adding thousands of dollars to household expenses
The American Farm Bureau Federation warned that the tariffs threaten to raise costs for families at the grocery store, echoing concerns that the tariffs amount to a regressive “national sales tax” on consumers
Economists at Business Insider estimate that, on average, U.S. households could see annual expenses increase by roughly $4,000 as a result of Trump’s tariff regime, a projection that underscores the disconnect between the president’s optimistic messaging and the practical fallout for shoppers already stretched by inflation
Despite polls showing that a majority of Americans disapprove of the tariff plan—54% in a Wall Street Journal survey—Trump continues to defend the policy as a masterstroke of negotiation, asserting that the levies give the U.S. “great power to negotiate” better deals
Critics counter that true economic expertise requires more than slogans and soundbites; it demands an understanding of complex supply chains, international trade law, and the real‑world impact on consumers.
As the White House braces for further backlash, one thing is clear: boasting about a “huge brain” may make for memorable headlines, but it does little to address the rising cost of groceries or the intricate economics of modern trade.
