Verdict with Ted Cruz Tariffs, Terrorism & Tons of Money from Foreign Adversaries Flooding our Universities
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Mar 28, 2025 The podcast dives into the recent 25% tariff on imported cars, highlighting its potential to reshape American trade and economy. Discussion shifts to the revocation of student visas for pro-Hamas protests, stressing that foreign students aren't entitled to the same First Amendment protections. Concerns arise over foreign funding pouring into universities from adversarial nations, with calls for transparency and regulations to safeguard American education. The conversation emphasizes national security and the influence of foreign money on campus.
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Tariffs as Leverage
- Ted Cruz supports using tariffs as leverage to incentivize foreign countries to act in America's interest.
- He cites Trump's successful use of tariffs against Mexico to secure border support.
Trump's Tariff Philosophy
- Trump's use of tariffs is a long-standing and consistent policy view, not just a strategy.
- Cruz supports tariffs against China but urges focusing on reciprocity to encourage free trade.
The Economic Impact of Tariffs
- Tariffs create concentrated benefits for some industries and diffuse harms for consumers.
- Cruz prefers a scenario with lower tariffs overall and increased American exports.