Post Reports What Trump wants: More tariffs, less Epstein
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Aug 1, 2025 
In this lively discussion, David Lynch, a global economics correspondent at The Washington Post, and Kat Zakrewski, a White House reporter, dive into Trump’s recent heavy tariffs targeting trading partners like India and Canada. They analyze how these moves could risk U.S. alliances while influencing consumer prices and inflation. The conversation also touches on Trump’s evasive media interactions regarding the Epstein scandal, exposing the complexities of his public image and international relations. Tune in for sharp insights into current economic policies!
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Epstein Saga Dominates Trump News
- President Trump has struggled to shift public focus away from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal despite repeated attempts. - The Epstein case continues to dominate news coverage and political discourse around Trump.
EU Accepts Tariff to Avoid Trade War
- The US-EU trade deal imposes a 15% tariff on European goods entering the US, higher than before. - Europe accepted this to avoid harsher tariffs and a full trade war with the US.
EU Leaders Manage Trump Tensions
- European leaders balance appeasing Trump with managing their own domestic political realities. - Publicly, deals appear positive but privately are often resigned to being the best possible under pressure.