Jeanna Smialek

In this discussion, Peter Goodman, a global economy correspondent, Natalie Kitroeff, the Mexico City bureau chief, and Jeanna Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief, dissect the fallout from Trump’s sweeping tariffs. They analyze how these tariffs are reshaping international trade and the reactions from global markets, particularly the significant shifts in supply chains toward Southeast Asia. The conversation highlights the widening rifts between allies, the potential domestic job market impacts, and the geopolitical tensions that could ensue.

Jeanna Smialek, Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, provides a fascinating look at European views on American politics, especially during Trump's second term. She discusses the growing pessimism among European allies and their varied strategies in response to his rhetoric. The conversation covers concerns over tariffs, defense collaboration, and the geopolitical implications of Trump's interest in Greenland. Smialek also highlights the economic challenges Europe faces amidst rising far-right movements and the complex dynamics of transatlantic relations.