Trump focuses on tariffs, immigration in first network TV interview
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Tariffs
Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China
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Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat
The Canadian prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago came after the president-elect's threat to impose tariffs on two of America's leading trade partners raised alarms.
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs
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Trump is back: how Biden will tweak his 'America's back' message at APEC and the G20
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Trump vows to 'steal' jobs from other countries in winding speech on economic plans
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Shein and Temu face a big change to how they ship cheap Chinese goods
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As tariffs become part of presidential debate, many in NC seek a measured approach
Former President Donald Trump said if elected in November he’ll expand the tariffs that he imposed during his presidency. Many in North Carolina, including Republicans, worry about the potential downsides of increased tariffs.
Why tariffs are SO back
Last week, President Biden placed tariffs on a slew of Chinese goods. When Donald Trump was president, he did the same. Regardless of who wins the election, the US is gearing up for heavy tariffs on imports in 2024. But this is far from the first time the economic tool has been in style.
Today, a brief history of US tariffs: how they came into fashion, fell out of fashion, are now back again and why economists aren't too happy about it.
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Today, a brief history of US tariffs: how they came into fashion, fell out of fashion, are now back again and why economists aren't too happy about it.
Related Episodes:
Trade wars and talent shortages (Apple / Spotify)
The surprising leader in EVs (Apple / Spotify)
A brief history of tariffs
Worst. Tariffs. Ever.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
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