The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2256 - Is Trump WINNING The Tariff Wars?
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Aug 8, 2025 This discussion dives into the implications of Trump's new tariffs, evaluating their impact on the economy and domestic industries. It questions whether AI could be the key to future productivity amidst economic challenges. The podcast also addresses the Democrats' push for a radical overhaul of the U.S. Constitution and delves into Texas's contentious redistricting efforts aimed at creating majority-black and Hispanic districts—highlighting the complex intertwining of politics, morality, and media narratives.
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Gina Carano Reaches Settlement With Disney
- Gina Carano settled her lawsuit with Lucasfilm and Disney and said she was pleased with the outcome.
- Ben Shapiro highlighted Daily Wire's role in quickly
Tariff Wars Create Uncertainty For Investors
- Ben says investors and manufacturers feel uncertainty and a sense of disquiet over tariff policy.
- That hesitancy reduces willingness to invest despite deregulatory and tax-friendly moves.
Three Purposes Of Tariff Policy
- Ben summarizes tariffs as having three aims: raise revenue, extract leverage, or protect domestic industry.
- Those aims can conflict and produce unintended policy tradeoffs.
