If he got his “ass kicked” but ultimately settled in the right place that’s a good thing. Trump clearly believes tariffs are an absolute good, yet he balked when his Treasury secretary pointed out the bond markets were melting down as other countries sold off U.S. Treasuries. He responded to fears about the stock market and from business leaders.
At the end of the day, I don’t care about the spin this administration puts on his about faces as long as he settles in the right place. He’s shown adaptability, which is more than can be said for the last administration.