Peter Harrell

Kathleen Claussen, a Georgetown law professor specializing in international economic law, joins Peter Harrell, a contributing editor and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, to navigate the tumultuous world of presidential tariffs. They delve into the legal frameworks that underlie Trump’s tariff strategies, particularly the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The discussion highlights shifts in U.S. trade policy, potential judicial challenges, and the implications for global relations, making it clear that the future of American trade is anything but certain.

Peter E. Harrell, an expert in national security policy at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier to dissect the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel. They discuss the implications for competition and national security, questioning the legality of such government interventions in the tech sector. The conversation also delves into the complexities of the Defense Production Act and the Government Corporation Control Act, addressing transparency and favoritism concerns in semiconductor investments.

Peter Harrell, a former Senior Director of the National Security Council under President Biden and expert in sanctions, joins the discussion. They dive into Trump's risky diplomacy with Colombia over military flights and the implications for U.S. foreign relations. The conversation shifts to Project Stargate, exploring the U.S.-China tech rivalry in AI development, especially after DeepSeek's surprising advancements. They analyze the stakes of AI competition and the future of U.S. foreign aid policies under shifting political landscapes.

In this engaging discussion, Peter Harrell, a sanctions expert and Contributing Editor at Lawfare, joins Scott R. Anderson to analyze two recent court rulings that block President Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. They delve into the legal intricacies of these rulings, the executive authority over tariffs, and potential outcomes on appeal. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for future U.S. trade policy and the evolving relationship between Congress and the presidency regarding economic powers.

Peter E. Harrell, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier to discuss the White House taking a 10% stake in Intel. They analyze the policy rationale and legality behind this move and consider its implications for the semiconductor industry. The conversation dives into the CHIPS Act, historical precedents of government interventions, and the complexities of federal authority in corporate equity transactions. They also address concerns over government favoritism and the impact on competition with other tech giants like NVIDIA.