Tariffs, Tornadoes, and a Ticking Economy

President Trump says the economy’s fine. But behind the podium, warning lights flash across every sector. From a shrinking GDP to deadly tornadoes and geopolitical tremors, the signs of strain are impossible to ignore. This week’s headlines don’t hint at instability, they scream it.

GDP Slips, Trump Blames Biden

The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, marking the first contraction in over two years. President Trump dismissed concerns, pinning the blame on “Biden-era aftershocks,” but economists point to rising tariffs and trade friction as key drivers. The administration’s tone? Shrug and spin.

Storms Drown the Heartland

Devastating tornadoes and flash floods slammed the central U.S. this week. Texas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were hit hardest, with entire towns underwater and half a million without power. As FEMA scrambles, infrastructure gaps widen, and so do frustrations.

Ukraine Signs, China Lurks

Ukraine and the U.S. signed a massive post-war recovery deal today, just as reports surfaced of Chinese fighters aiding Russian forces. With China’s fingerprints expanding across the war zone, questions mount — how long can Washington pretend it’s not a proxy world war?

The Cost of Chaos

Three fronts, one pattern: unraveling. The economic pulse stutters. Nature lashes out. Global alliances distort. As the world shifts underfoot, America stands on fragile ground, rhetoric-rich but resolve-poor.

Curious how tariffs tangled the U.S. economy? Read more at The Guardian.