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Donald Trump Finally Gets His Way on Tariffs

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Donald Trump Finally Gets His Way on Tariffs

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2025/04/05
The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2025/04/05
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The Washington Roundtable discusses President Donald Trump’s invocation of emergency powers to enact sweeping tariffs and the ensuing global economic meltdown, in addition to how authoritarians have historically used economic control and coercion to streng...

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A sharp turn in U.S. economic policy under President Trump has sent shockwaves through global markets, igniting debate over the dangers of concentrated executive power and its long-term consequences on democracy and trade. This discussion unpacks how seemingly abrupt decisions are rooted in deeper ideological shifts and historical precedents.
06:28
Dictators lie about actions but are clear about intentions
12:50
Trump invokes a 1977 law to impose tariffs and an 18th-century law on immigration, bypassing Congress
22:01
China retaliated against U.S. chicken exports, impacting a company owned by a Trump supporter
31:56
Trump is pruning the military's highest ranks to consolidate power

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How One Decision Shattered Global Markets
00:00
What Really Drives Trump’s Trade War?
06:28
When Emergency Powers Override Congress
12:50
Who Pays the Price for Protectionism?
19:10
Is This the Path to Authoritarian Rule?
25:11

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Susan B. Glasser: Hey, everyone. It's Tyler. I'd like to ask for your help with something. Evan Osnos: We're currently conducting a survey of our audience, and we want to hear from you as a political scene listener. This is one of the best ways for us to ...