How Trump’s tariffs are wrecking the US’ economy

Donald Trump’s unshakeable commitment to tariffs means that it no longer matters how much evidence there is against their effectiveness. He will use them because he believes in them. Never mind that they will shrink the US’ own competitiveness, are inflationary for Americans and will make many jobs disappear. Protectionism may be working politically, but at some stage it will come up against geopolitical and economic reality. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices