IFS Zooms In: The Economy Do tariffs work?
Jan 23, 2025
Peter Levell, Deputy Research Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and a trade economics expert, joins the discussion on the role of tariffs. They explore tariffs as a tax on imports, examining their implications under recent trade policies and their diminishing role in revenue generation. The conversation touches on the complicated trade relationship between the UK and EU, the historical contexts of tariffs, and the balancing act between protecting domestic industries and the benefits of global trade.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Complexities of UK-EU Trade
03:29 • 11min
The Case for Tariffs in Managing Trade Disruptions
14:27 • 3min
The Balancing Act of Tariffs and Trade Ethics
17:30 • 3min
Tariffs and Trade: Historical Perspectives and Modern Impacts
20:00 • 16min
The Complexity of Tariffs and Their Global Implications
36:03 • 2min