kerfuffle

The rivalry is only intensifying and each kerfuffle, even if smoothed out, erodes trust between the two rivals.

The latest kerfuffle with Canada will likely be sorted and chances generally look good for an agreement with China—at least until the next unpredictable wrangle.

This latest kerfuffle also overshadowed a strong start to earnings season from the big banks.

This year the White House Correspondents’ Dinner canceled a planned appearance by comedian Amber Ruffin, the latest in a series of kerfuffles over controversial emcees of that event.

Now we have learned there was a third kerfuffle back in April, which adds another layer to the Pentagon intrigue.