The article discusses how Maggie Haberman, a New York Times correspondent, revealed during an episode of the podcast 'Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso' that President Donald Trump was unaware of the extent of his own tariffs on Chinese goods.

According to Haberman's account in her co-authored book 'Regime Change' with Jonathan Swan, Trump did not realize his tariffs had reached 145%, prompting a reaction of disbelief.The revelation highlights a disconnect between Trump's policies and his awareness of their impact.Haberman described the process as driven by instinct rather than analysis, with advisors providing conflicting figures.Trump, who has criticized the book as fiction, is portrayed as eager to reach a deal with China despite escalating tariffs.The article also mentions that Trump paused levies on most countries but kept China's at 145% after market concerns.This incident underscores the chaotic nature of Trump's trade policies and his reliance on gut feelings over strategic planning.