The Dispatch Podcast Mr. Trump in the Middle East | Roundtable
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May 16, 2025 Grayson Logue, Deputy Editor of the Morning Dispatch, joins to discuss the complex dynamics of Trump’s foreign policy, especially his recent trip to the Middle East. The conversation revolves around the implications of the trade pause with China and critiques of Trump's approach to international relations. They analyze U.S.-Gulf State ties and the challenges in negotiating Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, there's a thought-provoking look at the discourse around drug pricing and the motivations behind Yale professors relocating to Canada.
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Tariff Pause Signals Policy Shift
- The Trump administration's 90-day tariff pause on China likely signals policy capitulation.
- Scott Bessent has replaced Peter Navarro in driving trade policy, calming markets but not resolving long-term issues.
Tariffs Remain On Trump's Menu
- Donald Trump values tariffs as inherently good and may reinstate them despite current pauses.
- His tariff approach creates uncertainty, and lasting policy stability is doubtful.
Trump’s Transactional Middle East View
- Trump's Middle East view is transactional, admiring economic growth without involvement.
- He dismisses Western interventionist efforts, crediting locals with their own progress.