Adam Posen Talks Trump Tariffs

Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, is a leading expert on trade policy. He discusses how Trump's proposed 20% tariffs are essentially 'weaponizing' uncertainty in the market. Posen critiques the effectiveness of tariffs, arguing they haven't achieved their intended goals and could negatively impact the U.S. economy. He also touches on the delicate balance between manufacturing and technological advancement in the context of national security and globalization, particularly regarding China.