The Foreign Desk The most extraordinary first 100 days of any US presidency?
May 3, 2025
Jamie Floyd, an attorney and former White House fellow, joins Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic, to dissect the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump's presidency. They analyze the chaos surrounding tariffs and trade, the impact of budget cuts on STEM, and the shaky ground of immigration policies. The discussion dives into the emotional toll on academia and critiques the transactional nature of U.S. foreign policy. Both guests emphasize the need for alliances grounded in shared values rather than mere transactions.
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Trump's Tariff Policy Surprises Many
- Trump's love for tariffs surprises many with its intensity and unpredictability.
- Economic policy under Trump appears fuzzy and incoherent to many experts, raising uncertainty.
Tariffs & Jobs Don't Align Fast
- Trump's tariffs won't bring back jobs immediately due to uncertainty in trade deals.
- U.S. manufacturing depends on imports that tariffs risk cutting off, complicating job growth.
Science Funding Cuts Threaten Research
- Scientists face grant cancellations and job losses under the new administration.
- This stifles innovation and risks driving scientific talent out of the U.S.