Mary E. Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, provides insights into President Trump's impending tariffs and their implications for the U.S. economy. She discusses the historical context of tariffs and their mixed effectiveness in revitalizing domestic manufacturing. The conversation covers the complexities of trade reciprocity and the potential economic impacts on consumers, particularly low-income families. As 'Liberation Day' approaches, Mary analyzes the anticipated shifts in trade dynamics and the challenges ahead.

Guests on the podcast discuss the AI rally focus, key investment drivers, China's Third Plenum expectations, and how voters view Biden and Trump's economic track records. The podcast also explores market predictions, generative AI investment opportunities, Chinese economic reforms, US-China relations, and economic conditions with insights on business risks and market performance.

Gavin Esler chats with Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute specializing in US-China trade, and Rebecca Harding, a trade economist with the British Foreign Policy Group. They dissect the implications of Trump's proposed tariffs and their potential to ignite a trade war. The conversation highlights concerns over rising inflation, the risks to American consumers, and how these policies may reshape global relations. They also explore China's strategic responses and the overarching shift from globalization to fragmentation in international trade.