System Crash What the Trade War Means for Tech, Musk, and American Workers
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Apr 11, 2025 The chaos of tariffs has sent markets into a tailspin, with unpredictable policies leaving analysts bewildered. Elon Musk is not holding back his anger as trade tensions escalate, impacting big tech and everyday electronics. There's humor in the administration's attempts to navigate trade wars, even involving AI-generated plans. The hosts dive into the absurdity of how these tariffs affect American workers, while reflecting on the evolving landscape of the tech industry amidst geopolitical shifts.
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Trade War Chaos
- Trump's trade war caused market crashes before a tariff pause.
- The tariffs were briefly paused, except for China, causing confusion.
AI-Generated Trade Policy?
- Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, likely used AI to generate tariff rates.
- Evidence includes a simple formula and the order of countries on the tariff board.
The Cost of Loyalty
- Billionaires and companies donated to Trump's administration, expecting favorable treatment.
- Trump's trade war policies negatively impacted businesses regardless of donations.