The Political Scene | The New Yorker Donald Trump Finally Gets His Way on Tariffs
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Apr 5, 2025 The discussion delves into Trump's sweeping tariffs and their global economic fallout. It highlights historical parallels with authoritarian regimes using economic control. The Roundtable examines the repercussions on farmers, showcasing the disconnect between policy decisions and real-world impacts. There's also talk of Trump's potential military aspirations, like Greenland, and how these maneuvers reflect a shift in Republican ideologies and highlight concerns for democratic checks and balances. It's a deep dive into the intersection of economics and political power.
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Trump's Tariff Prediction Failure
- Many analysts incorrectly predicted Trump wouldn't implement large-scale tariffs.
- These predictions underestimated Trump's long-standing desire for tariffs and crude economic calculations.
Trump's Constrained First Term
- In Trump's first term, advisors like Reince Priebus successfully lobbied against his more extreme trade actions.
- Trump expressed frustration at being constrained, revealing a contrast between his first and second terms.
Trump's Authoritarian Approach to Tariffs
- Trump's use of emergency powers to enact tariffs reflects a pattern of authoritarian behavior.
- This circumvents traditional checks and balances, granting him excessive economic control.