The Dave Chang Show Talking Tariffs With Neil Blumenthal
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Apr 24, 2025 Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, shares his expertise on tariffs and their repercussions on U.S. trade. He delves into the challenges businesses face amidst changing policies and discusses the broader impacts on American manufacturing and consumer spending. The conversation humorously connects tariffs to food, specifically the price of Italian staples like Parmesan cheese. They also explore the cultural implications of trade, highlighting America's complex relationship with China and the potential shifts in the culinary landscape.
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Artichoke Eating Critique
- Dave Chang criticizes eating whole artichoke leaves dipped in sauce as pointless and inefficient.
- Neil Blumenthal agrees it's a lot of work for little reward, calling it ’fool's gold.’
Tariffs Create Uncertainty in Trade
- Tariffs aim to reduce trade deficits by making imports costlier and boosting domestic production.
- Sudden, high tariffs create costly uncertainty that stalls long-term business investments.
China as Adversary Affects Trade
- China is treated as an adversary due to aggressive actions, not just a trade competitor.
- This complicates trade policy as geopolitical issues intertwine with economics.