Peter Harrell

Peter Harrell, a former official at the National Security Council now with the Carnegie Endowment, analyzes the far-reaching economic impacts of Trump's proposed $100K H-1B visa entry fee, shedding light on who stands to gain or lose. Dan Primack from Axios dives into the evolving TikTok deal, revealing the stakes around its algorithm and the Murdochs' involvement. The discussion highlights the shifting power dynamics in media ownership and what it means for information control in a rapidly changing landscape.

Peter Harrell, a policy expert on industrial and economic security, dives into the Trump administration's novel approach of taking equity stakes in American companies like Intel. He explores the legal basis for this strategy and discusses the advantages and challenges of being a minority shareholder. Harrell explains the mechanics of these deals, their implications for corporate governance, and how they compare to China’s state capitalism. The conversation also touches on the risks and potential future of government ownership in U.S. companies.

This chat features Peter Harrell, a Yale-trained lawyer and former Biden administration official with deep insights into trade policy. They dive into the Supreme Court's pivotal hearing on tariff legality, discussing the 1977 emergency powers statute that underpins Trump’s tariffs. Peter explains the implications of the IEPA case, the potential economic fallout, and how small businesses might be affected. They also explore the future of U.S. trade relations, particularly with Canada and implications for global power dynamics.