Trump’s Erratic On-Again, Off-Again Tariff Policy Born of Desperation

Interview with Richard D. Wolff, professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, author of 11 books including, “Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism,” and host of the weekly TV program Economic Update, conducted by Scott Harris.

Richard D. Wolff examines Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, Europe and other nations; the impact on the U.S. economy, as well as indications that the Trump regime is getting ready to manipulate government-issued economic statistics by excluding government spending from data about U.S. economic output — and the Commerce Department’s decision to disband two expert committees that worked with the government to produce reliable economic statistics.

Wolff is author of 11 books including, "Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism," and host of the weekly syndicated radio and TV program Economic Update.