Advertisement

Making sense of Trump’s tariffs u-turn

Defying the logic of decades of economic trade policy, Donald Trump had been doubling down on his...

Share this article

10.45 12 Apr 2025


Making sense of Trump’s tariffs u-turn



Share this article

10.45 12 Apr 2025


Defying the logic of decades of economic trade policy, Donald Trump had been doubling down on his hugely damaging reciprocal tariff plans. But, in an unforeseen turn of events and with the exception of China, a 90 pause has been initiated, which has given markets a welcome reprieve. Joining Bobby to make sense of it all is Peter Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent with The New York Times & author of ‘How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain’.


Read more about

Down To Business

Related Episodes

How to do Stuff: Pretending to...

00:12:19

How to do Stuff: Pretending to be an expert

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:19


Trump’s first 100 days - how h...

00:24:27

Trump’s first 100 days - how has he done?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:24:27


Knowing all the forms of leave...

00:11:26

Knowing all the forms of leave you can take at work

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:11:26


Tech Takeover: Who are ‘Scatte...

00:09:42

Tech Takeover: Who are ‘Scattered Spider’?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:09:42