Economist Podcasts Sprawl of duty: Trump’s tariff drama
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Jul 9, 2025 
Guests Rachana Shanbog, Business Affairs Editor, and Ana Likas, Brazil Bureau Chief, dive into President Trump's unpredictable tariff strategies and their global impact, likening trade negotiations to a soap opera. They explore Brazil's decline in football prominence, attributing it to retiring legends and governance issues while discussing reforms aimed at reviving the sport. The conversation also touches on the ecological transformation of manicured lawns into meadows, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and historical connections to nature.
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Trump's Trade Tariff Drama
- President Trump's trade war extends deadlines with threat of steep tariffs to buy negotiation time.
- Tariffs have risen, increasing costs for American consumers and businesses, despite ongoing uncertainty.
Brazil Football's Structural Challenges
- Brazil's football falters due to corruption, governance dysfunction, and exhausting domestic league schedules.
- Reform efforts and hiring Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti aim to restore Brazil's football glory.
England's Lawn to Meadow Shift
- English lawns symbolize status shaped by history, geography, and biology.
- Shifts toward meadows reflect changing values, reconnecting people with natural soil heritage.