

Tariff Obsession Bleeds to Mar-a-Lago Membership; EV's in Trump's America
7 snips Apr 15, 2025
Josh Green, National Correspondent for Bloomberg Businessweek, dives into Trump's persistent tariff obsession and its connections to Mar-a-Lago. David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, discusses the challenges General Motors faces in selling EVs while navigating the political landscape of Trump's America. Lastly, Alan Zafran, Founding Partner at IEQ Capital, shares insights on how tariffs influence investor portfolios and highlights the importance of a diversified investment strategy amid economic fluctuations.
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Trump's McKinley Fixation
- Josh Green and the Bloomberg team interviewed Trump at Mar-a-Lago before the 2020 election.
- Trump surprisingly fixated on William McKinley and tariffs during the interview.
Misreading Trump's Intentions
- Trump's tariff obsession caught many off guard, including his inner circle and administration.
- People mistakenly believed his tariff rhetoric was a negotiating ploy and he prioritized the stock market.
Mar-a-Lago Analogy
- Steve Bannon suggests Trump views the U.S. like Mar-a-Lago, wanting foreign countries to pay premium access.
- This aligns with Trump's boasting about raising Mar-a-Lago membership fees during the Businessweek interview.