John Emont, a Senior reporter at the Wall Street Journal, dives into the tangled landscape of tariffs and global trade dynamics. He discusses President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, particularly the 100% levy on chips and its exemptions for U.S. investments. Emont reveals how these tariffs are shaking the auto industry and affecting developing nations like Indonesia. The conversation also touches on the U.S.-Indonesia trade relationship, highlighting unique export challenges, and examines United Airlines’ recent operational hurdles amidst these changes.
