Inu Manak

Inu Manak, a trade policy fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, dives into the tumultuous world of U.S. trade agreements. She discusses the historic shift in trade authority from Congress to the presidency and critiques the risks of abrupt policy changes. The conversation navigates the complexities and conflicts arising from recent tariffs, using the Ford F-150 as a compelling case study. Inu also highlights the evolving landscape of international trade relations and the urgent need for domestic policies that support American workers amid these changes.

Inu Manak, a trade policy expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, explores the lessons from the historic Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. He discusses the potential ramifications of modern tariffs under Trump's leadership and how protectionist policies could hurt the U.S. economy. Manak warns that these measures may give rise to a self-fulfilling prophecy regarding U.S.-China relations. The conversation also lightens up with surprising ties to the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and local meat sourcing!