Saturday Extra - Full program podcast Trade war deepens as China raises tariffs
Apr 11, 2025
Trita Parsi shares insights on the tumultuous U.S.-Iranian relations and the fallout from the Iran nuclear deal. Lizzie C. Lee discusses the escalating trade war, emphasizing China's strategies amid economic tensions. Les Danielson reflects on how tariffs are squeezing American farmers, while A.C. Grayling tackles the intricacies of cancel culture and the current culture wars. Lastly, Jonathan Roberts reveals the fascinating details of a human-robot half marathon, exploring the future of robotics in society.
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Trump's Renewed Interest in Iran Deal
- Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal but now seeks to renegotiate.
- He might offer more incentives than Obama due to his interest in the Iranian market.
Iran's Nuclear Breakout Time
- Iran's nuclear breakout capability has significantly decreased since the original deal.
- They are estimated to be three days away from having bomb material, but haven't decided to build a bomb.
US-China Trade War: Diplomatic Deadlock
- The US and China want to de-escalate trade tensions, but diplomatic processes differ.
- China prefers bottom-up negotiations, while the US prefers high-level meetings early on.