Meredith Crowley

In this discussion, Mehreen Khan, the Economics editor of The Times, and Meredith Crowley, a Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge, tackle the complexities of Donald Trump's recent tariffs. They explore the historical context of tariffs, comparing Trump's approach to past strategies like McKinley's. The duo delves into the intricacies of the World Trade Organization's role and the evolving nature of U.S. trade policies, including the implications for domestic manufacturing and global markets.

Cambridge economics professor Meredith Crowley discusses the benefits of free trade and the challenges countries face in a globalized economy. Former US Export Import Bank head Fred Hochberg highlights the importance of free trade for modern wonders like the iPhone. The podcast explores the impact of global trade on various sectors and nations, focusing on post-Brexit Britain's ambitions to be a global trade powerhouse.

Does a falling currency help or harm the economy? It's an urgent question for the UK, as the pound fell sharply in value against other major currencies after the referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union in June 2016. Market commentators put this down to foreign investors becoming intensely gloomy about the prospects for the UK economy after Brexit. Others have welcomed the drop, saying it will benefit British exporters. But is it really such a simple, binary question? Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies investigates.Contributors: Richard Barkey, CEO, Imparta Roger Bootle, chairman, Capital Economics Meredith Crowley, reader in international economics at Cambridge university Jane Foley, head of foreign exchange strategy, Rabobank Rain Newton-Smith, chief economist, Conferdation of British Industry Mick Ventola, managing director, Ventola ProjectsProducer: Neil Koenig