Traders who, apparently, have not been "following" President Trump, and may be confusing "threat" with "promise," or, possibly, "bluff." See also "gambit."
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told reporters that the U.S. will increase levies on Chinese imports on Friday.
Why Friday, I wonder.
Oh, right.
If nothing else, politics, at all levels, has become more interesting since President Trump took the helm.
For those who would listen, the United States of America is getting real and frequent lessons in horse-trading.