Guest Eric Boehm, a trade policy expert at Reason magazine, dives into the chaos of Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. He dissects the economic ramifications, questioning their effectiveness and impact on consumer prices. The discussion touches on political motivations, historical precedents, and the tangled relationship between trade and federal budget decisions. The group shares sharp insights mixed with humor while lamenting the potential for a damaging trade war that could reshape U.S. relations with its top partners.
