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In response to Trump, the Trade Federation has launched a full-scale invasion of the peaceful planet Naboo — just 48 hours after U.S. President Donald J. Trump enacted sweeping 25% tariffs on the interstellar shipping and trade conglomerate.
Viceroy Nute Gunray, declared the move “a defensive commercial operation” though eyewitnesses reported thousands of battle droids pouring into Naboo.
“These tariffs are an attack on our economic freedom,” the Viceroy stated.
“We will not sit idly by while they tax our trade”
The tariffs, which came in effect 48 hours ago, intend to both hurt the Trade Federation economy while also ‘protecting’ American manufacturing.
Within two Earth days, the Trade Federation had surrounded Naboo with warships, declared a blockade, and launched a ground assault.
Diplomats from the planet Coruscant expressed concern but admitted they were “standing behind the Trade Federations decision to fight back against unprovoked tariffs ”
Viceroy Nute Gunray now makes up a long list of world and galactic leaders who have condemned Trump’s seemingly random trade war instigations.
Trump replied to the invasion with stern words.
“If Viceroy Nute Gunroy touches Naboo he will pay heavily” said Trump on Truth Social.
“I’ve already spoken to my good friend Count Dooku and he assures me that the Viceroy is bluffing and that he will come to the negotiating table”
Meanwhile, galactic economists warn of ripple effects across the outer rim. Prices of Gungan-exported kelp noodles have already doubled. Stocks in mid-rim fusion spice have crashed. And the Droid Workers’ Union has called for a strike, citing unpaid wages.
Insiders fear this may only be the beginning of a wider galactic trade war.
