Piers Morgan Uncensored ‘Eat Your Taco And LISTEN!’ Trump Tariffs - Who Was Right? With Kari Lake & Cenk Uygur
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Aug 4, 2025 
Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, and Kari Lake, a senior adviser to the US Agency for Global Media, engage in a heated debate over Trump's tariffs and their implications for the U.S. economy. They discuss whether America is truly winning the trade war and the potential for recession amid rising inflation. Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett and journalist Geraldo Rivera bring further insights, analyzing the impact of political decisions on economic data and questioning the narratives surrounding job creation under the Trump administration.
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Tariffs' Economic Impact Unclear
- The Trump administration aims to reshape the global financial and trading system.
- It is too early to tell if tariffs have boosted the U.S. economy yet due to delays and stockpile use.
Trump Tackles Trade Disadvantage
- Evidence strongly suggests the U.S. has been disadvantaged in international trade.
- Trump’s tariffs are a response to a rigged global system and could yield long-term benefits.
Statistical Integrity Matters
- Trump firing the BLS head without evidence undermines statistical credibility.
- Accurate, well-funded statistics are crucial for economic trust and policy-making.
