Alan Beattie

Alan Beattie, a senior trade writer for the Financial Times, and Zehra Munir, an industrial reporter, dive deep into President Trump's recent steel tariffs and their potential impact on American manufacturing. They explore the political motivations behind the tariffs and how local sentiments in Pennsylvania reflect the clash between union leadership and workers. The duo also discusses the ramifications of Japan's Nippon buying U.S. Steel, as well as the emotional and economic stakes of these industrial moves.

Alan Beattie, a trade expert and Financial Times writer, joins to unravel the recent UK trade deal's details and its implications. They dive into the unpredictable nature of US-China trade negotiations, the informal aspects of the UK-US deal, and the significant challenges it poses to global trade norms. Beattie also discusses the resilience of global supply chains post-COVID and shares humorous insights on the effects of the UK's dry weather on gardening, blending serious trade analysis with light-hearted anecdotes.

Alan Beattie, a senior trade writer at the Financial Times, delves into Donald Trump's stark trade promises for his potential second term. The conversation reveals the possible impacts of higher tariffs on China and other nations, discussing economic fallout and consumer price dynamics. They also address the role of the World Trade Organization and skepticism about U.S. collaboration with it. Finally, the implications of government spending and trade policies on future deals reflect a complex landscape for international relations.