Billy Markus, the Dogecoin founder, recently ignited a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) about former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. In a tweet, Markus questioned whether Trump’s tariffs could finally be called “stupid,” stirring strong reactions online.
Trump imposed tariffs on goods from other countries to help protect American industries and cut unemployment. Supporters say tariffs help local businesses, but Markus and many others disagree.
Responding to a user’s comment that tariffs might be a negotiation tactic, Markus said Trump’s approach is confusing because he often tries to solve many problems with tariffs.
The discussion took a political turn when Markus referenced Elon Musk’s controversial claim that Trump’s involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein files might explain why the documents remain unreleased.
Musk warned that Trump’s tariffs could trigger a recession later this year. Markus suggested that this scandal and the tariff policies could shake global financial markets. After the US and China agreed to new trade talks, investors have been watching the market closely as it becomes more volatile.
There are those who think tariffs lead to higher prices and negatively impact trade with other countries and there are those who believe they are required to keep American jobs safe.
Meanwhile, politically themed cryptocurrencies like TRUMP Coin face legal scrutiny, with World Liberty Financial sending cease-and-desist letters to its creators.
As Trump’s “America First” tariffs continue to influence the economy, Markus promises to keep sharing his views. This story is unfolding, and more updates are expected soon.
