**Trump Engages with Global Leaders and Considers EU Tariff Increase in 18th Week of Presidency: A Comedy of Errors**
In a stunning display of diplomatic finesse, President Donald Trump has reportedly engaged with global leaders in what experts are calling “the most entertaining game of international telephone ever.” This comes as he considers a tariff increase on the European Union, which he claims is “the only way to make Brussels great again.”
During a recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump allegedly said, “Emmanuel, I love your croissants, but let’s be honest, they’re just fancy bread. I’m thinking of slapping a 300% tariff on them. How does that sound?” Macron, who was busy trying to explain the concept of a baguette, could only respond with a confused “Ooh la la.”
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was reportedly taken aback when Trump suggested that the EU should pay for the privilege of using the word “union.” “I’m not sure that’s how it works,” she replied, to which Trump responded, “Well, it’s how it’s going to work now. I’m the president, and I have a pen and a very big phone!”
In a bizarre twist, Trump also reached out to the fictional Prime Minister of the Republic of Narnia, Aslan the Lion, who was unavailable for comment but sent a message through his spokesperson, Mr. Tumnus, stating, “We’re not interested in tariffs, but we’d love to discuss trade in Turkish delight.”
As the 18th week of his presidency unfolds, Trump’s team is reportedly drafting a new slogan: “Make Tariffs Great Again.” When asked for a comment, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany simply said, “We’re just trying to keep up with the president’s tweets. It’s like herding cats, but the cats are on fire and tweeting about tariffs.”
As the world watches in bemusement, one thing is clear: when it comes to international relations, Trump is determined to keep it as entertaining as a reality show—complete with dramatic music and surprise eliminations. Stay tuned for next week’s episode: “Who Will Get Tariffed?”
