The whole problem/controversy turned out to be 'a tempest in a teapot'. [=('Brit') 'a storm in a teacup']
A 'tempest' is brewing over the new tax laws.
a 'tempest' of controversy/emotions
(..) I was rather hoping to die in battle, as a warrior should. The men are worried. The storm has no end, Beowulf... It's no earthly storm! That much is for sure. But this demon's tempest won't hold us out. if we really want IN! Who wants to live!? Then pull your oars! Let's see you do it! (..)2007 Beowulf