Photo: ReutersMany have felt US president Donald Trump perceives the global economy as his personal yo-yo. Of late, they were beginning to wonder whether he also believes he holds the whole world on a string. In the day-to-day world, energy shortages and higher electricity prices are causing havoc throughout Europe. Not long after February 28 – when the war started – Trump said the US operation was “very complete, pretty much”. It will not be forgotten how without any consultation, Trump first unleashed a tariff war, and then started an international shooting war.

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 07:01 UTC