When Data met Donald – and died: How US Prez trumped India with fake tariff numbers
A new book by New York Times reporters details a confrontation where Donald Trump dismissed official trade data from his own Commerce Secretary as 'bullshit' because it contradicted his views on Indian tariffs. The account highlights internal friction regarding the use of data in policy-making.
Why it matters
It illustrates the tension between administrative data integrity and political narrative-driven decision-making at the highest levels of government.
When Data met Donald – and died: How US Prez trumped India with fake tariff numbers - The Times of India
The article uses highly critical language ('toddler treats Lego blocks', 'bullshit numbers') to frame the former President's relationship with data.
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