Trump made his announcement; the stock market dropped
New tariffs on imports: aluminum, steel
Although aimed at China, the whole world would feel
Its impact, new trade wars and prices that pop
Job losses by thousands as industries leave
A likely recession felt all ‘round the world
However, in my view, it’s not the last word
Trump hasn’t authority for such decrees
Unless for security, Trump has no power
A real act of Congress is duly required
No member of Congress is thusly inspired
To vote such a bill that would cause trade to sour
I’ll make a prediction, though I may be wrong
Trump’s plan will go nowhere, devoured by events
And stocks will rebound full ignoring Trump’s rants
All things will proceed simply moving along
3/1/18
