Donald Trump is trying to send an optimistic message. It’s clear he is looking for an off-ramp, a way out of this. It’s deeply unpopular at home. Gas prices have spiked, the cost of goods has spiked, reports Al Jazeera's @PattyCulhane.🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/rRK6kid3Kb pic.twitter.com/0qBtmlddWZ— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 18, 2026