Bannon`s War Room Episode 4520: And Then They Came For The Tariffs
May 29, 2025
Peter Navarro, economist and former White House trade advisor, dives into the implications of a recent International Court of Trade ruling that blocked Trump’s tariffs. He discusses the complexities and absurdities of tariffs, their unintended consequences, and critiques the influence of elitism in education. Navarro also highlights urgent national security threats, the ongoing drug crisis in the U.S., and the challenges posed by globalism. Furthermore, he examines the rise of agentic AI and its potential to impact the job market and society.
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Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs
- The Court of International Trade blocked most of President Trump's tariffs citing lack of presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- Despite the ruling, alternative legal avenues remain for implementing tariffs and trade measures within the law.
Judicial Obstruction of Tariff Policy
- The Trump administration believes its tariff actions address multiple economic emergencies including fentanyl poisoning and illegal immigration.
- Courts are obstructing executive efforts, highlighting a trend of judicial interference against American interests.
Tariff Fight Mirrors Historical Elites Clash
- The struggle over tariffs and national sovereignty echoes historic fights against entrenched elites, as exemplified by Andrew Jackson's presidential conflicts.
- Judiciary acts as 'special forces' for globalist elites opposing American industrial resurgence.