Trump’s trade drama is a nightmare for business | CNN Business

New York CNN  — 

The Tariff Man sequel is proving to be even more confusing and chaotic than the original.

Each week, new tariffs are threatened against friends and foes alike, on an ever-growing list of products. Administration officials hint at compromises, only to be contradicted by the boss.

Some tariffs kick in. Others fade away after “very good” phone calls. And yet others are watered down after complaints from CEOs.

It’s hard to imagine a more perplexing backdrop for businesses trying to make decisions about the future. Should they hire or fire

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