Multipolarity Special Edition: Tariffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Apr 10, 2025 The podcast dives into the sweeping tariffs imposed by Trump and their seismic effects on global trade. It explores the escalating tensions with China, emphasizing how nationalism could rise amid these economic battles. The discussion reveals the unexpected volatility in markets and the potential inflation surge following the tariffs. Shifting U.S. trade policies are highlighted, marking a significant transition toward a multipolar world order, and the declining influence of Wall Street is examined in the context of these economic shifts.
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A New Game
- Trump's tariffs represent a significant escalation from previous trade disputes.
- This marks a potential end to globalization and a shift in the global economic order.
Sweeping Impact
- Trump's sweeping tariffs may be more effective in protecting the US market.
- They hinder the rerouting of Chinese goods through third-party countries.
China on War Footing
- China has adopted a nationalistic stance, interpreting the tariffs as an act of hybrid war.
- This response poses significant, unpredictable geopolitical risks.