Trade War Truce: Ruhle Questions Trump's Tariff Legacy

The US and China have agreed to a temporary 90-day pause on most tariffs, easing tensions in the ongoing trade war. MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle offers a critical analysis of the situation, questioning the Trump administration's initial justifications for initiating the trade war. While Ruhle acknowledges that macroeconomic conditions have improved since the trade war's start, she points out that some tariff costs will continue to burden consumers, particularly smaller businesses with tighter margins. "US trade policy and our macroeconomic prospects are much better today than they were yesterday," Ruhle states, emphasizing the current positive outlook. However, she also highlights the ongoing challenges, stating, "But the remaining tariff cost will still be passed on to consumers." The video concludes by questioning the broader impact of the trade war on the promise of "making America great again," suggesting that the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.