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Global Conjuncture w/ Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay

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Tariffs and State Power Dynamics

This chapter explores the implications of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on countries like Mexico, Canada, and China, examining their impact on the U.S. economy and international relations. It highlights how tariffs can disrupt production chains and reflect broader themes of political power concentration and corporate influence. The conversation also addresses state capacity and the challenges of governance in a neoliberal context, comparing U.S. policies with global trends in leadership and crisis management.

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