The Economics Show Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman
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Apr 7, 2025 
Abraham Newman, a political science professor at Georgetown University and an expert on weaponised interdependence, dives deep into the shifting sands of global economics. He critiques U.S. tariffs as an outdated form of economic warfare, warning of their implications on global trade dynamics. The conversation explores the intricacies of U.S.-EU relations, highlighting Europe's struggle to adapt to new coercive economic strategies. Newman also discusses the potential for EU-China collaboration, emphasizing the need for a united front against rising geopolitical tensions.
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Modern Coercive Tools
- Trump has access to modern coercive tools like sanctions, export controls, and surveillance.
- These leverage the U.S.'s central position in global economic networks.
Trump's Tariff Strategy
- Trump uses tariffs to achieve political goals, like shifting taxation and disrupting the post-WWII trade order.
- He aims to create a system prioritizing coercion over cooperation.
Dominance over Cooperation
- Trump's trade policies aim to restructure global politics and centralize power.
- He seeks a system based on dominance, not cooperation, forcing countries to concede to U.S. demands.