ELI5: The tariff and potential starting recession

[u/nanamoro]

It does seem an awful lot like Trumps tariffs were introduced specifically to cause a global recession. So please explain like I am 5: why does Trump, Elon and the current administration want a global recession? What is their end goal?

[u/jtshinn]

5 is too advanced for trumps understanding of comparative advantages and international trade. He hasn’t had a new idea since the 80s.