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How Trump's Tariffs Will Hurt the Middle-class
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Political pundit Sabrina Meadow and economist Mike Moffatt delve into the complexities of tariffs, particularly in the context of the impending policies under the new Donald Trump's administration. They explore what tariffs are, their implications for the middle class in both the US and Canada, and the public's understanding of these taxes. The conversation highlights the anxiety surrounding trade deficits and the potential economic fallout for consumers and businesses alike. Mike and Sabrina discuss how tariffs act as hidden taxes for consumers, the potential retaliatory measures Canada could take, and the political motivations behind the trade tensions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Understanding tariffs
03:07 Public perception and the impact of a tariff threat
05:19 Does Canada really need the US more than it needs us?
07:00 The American middle class will be hurt by tariffs
08:03 Why are Canadian businesses so worried?
10:18 The effects on the Canadian middle class
11:06 Retaliation strategies and economic consequences
13:01 Nobody wins a trade war
15:19 Political theater vs. real economic threats
18:24 The role of citizens in trade wars
Links
Trump's Team of Economic Yes-Men
Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’
Tariffs and trade: Experts pick the big charts to watch for 2025
Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux
Produced by Meredith Martin
This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.
92 episoade
Manage episode 462479458 series 3512504
Political pundit Sabrina Meadow and economist Mike Moffatt delve into the complexities of tariffs, particularly in the context of the impending policies under the new Donald Trump's administration. They explore what tariffs are, their implications for the middle class in both the US and Canada, and the public's understanding of these taxes. The conversation highlights the anxiety surrounding trade deficits and the potential economic fallout for consumers and businesses alike. Mike and Sabrina discuss how tariffs act as hidden taxes for consumers, the potential retaliatory measures Canada could take, and the political motivations behind the trade tensions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Understanding tariffs
03:07 Public perception and the impact of a tariff threat
05:19 Does Canada really need the US more than it needs us?
07:00 The American middle class will be hurt by tariffs
08:03 Why are Canadian businesses so worried?
10:18 The effects on the Canadian middle class
11:06 Retaliation strategies and economic consequences
13:01 Nobody wins a trade war
15:19 Political theater vs. real economic threats
18:24 The role of citizens in trade wars
Links
Trump's Team of Economic Yes-Men
Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’
Tariffs and trade: Experts pick the big charts to watch for 2025
Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux
Produced by Meredith Martin
This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.
92 episoade
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