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.

Joining the discussion are Alan Beattie, a senior trade writer at the Financial Times with expertise in global trade dynamics, and Zehra Munir, an industrial reporter focused on breaking news in manufacturing. They dive into President Trump's bold move to double steel tariffs to 50%, analyzing its potential to revive American manufacturing. The conversation also touches on the controversial partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel, exploring local reactions in Pennsylvania and the complex interplay between jobs, unions, and political narratives.