Pod Save the World Trump Tariffs Create Global Chaos
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Apr 9, 2025 Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal, brings his insights on human rights in Central America. He discusses the brutal realities of El Salvador's prison system and the alarming alliance between Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele. The conversation highlights Bukele's authoritarian tactics, including mass detentions and public fear manipulation, threatening democratic ideals. Bullock also sheds light on the risks faced by activists fighting against such regimes, emphasizing the urgent need for global awareness and support.
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Trump's Tariff Trouble
- Trump's tariff strategy, based on trade deficits, is economically flawed.
- It disrupts global economic stability and diminishes U.S. influence.
Tariff Impacts
- Trump's tariffs harm American allies and empower adversaries like China.
- This approach undermines long-term U.S. economic and strategic interests.
Tariff Legality
- Trump uses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.
- This unprecedented use of IEEPA effectively creates a tax on all Americans.