System Update with Glenn Greenwald Trump's Tariffs: A Threat to the Neoliberal Order? With Journalist David Sirota; Biden CBP Fabricated Doc to Help Imprison Bolsonaro Adviser? Plus: Israel Support Collapsing
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Apr 10, 2025 David Sirota, a seasoned investigative journalist and founder of The Lever News, delves into the political fallout from Trump's tariffs and their contrasting impacts on Wall Street and Main Street. He also unpacks allegations against Biden's CBP regarding the wrongful imprisonment of a Bolsonaro advisor, questioning the integrity of the documents involved. The conversation shifts to diminishing U.S. support for Israel and a troubling initiative by DHS that targets social media for perceived antisemitic content, raising alarms about free speech and censorship.
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Trump's Trade Rhetoric
- Trump tapped into a legitimate backlash against free trade policies like NAFTA.
- These policies are seen as devastating for American workers and beneficial for the wealthy elite.
Ross Perot's Warning
- Ross Perot warned against free trade's negative consequences for American workers.
- He predicted it would incentivize corporations to seek the worst working conditions globally.
Critique of Trump's Tariffs
- Trump's tariff plan lacks a clear strategy for rebuilding US manufacturing.
- It may not be designed to help American workers as claimed.