Tariff Tantrum—The Weekly Roundup
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This week, we discuss the whirlwind around tariffs, the politics and the optics, and why the tariffs on China are moving forward
Then, we talk about a Chinese AI startup that’s making shockwaves and how it’s impacting the U.S.-China Tech war
After that, we talk about immigration and how the Laken Riley Act vote is a sign of the growing gap in Latino politics
Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the Department of Government Efficiency and the fight over USAID
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)
Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder, author of The Latino Century)
Segments this week:
(03:52) Tariffs
(25:58) The AI war
(45:25) Immigration
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
AP - Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
WP - Did Trump cave on his Canada and Mexico tariffs? - The Washington Post
The Dispatch - The Markets Can’t Be Bullied
The Dispatch - Lessons From the Great Almost Trade War of 2025
Segment 2:
CNN - A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging | CNN Business
Global Finance Magazine - Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race | Global Finance Magazine
WP - Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance
Segment 3:
The Great Transformation - Immigration and the Growing Divide in Latino Politics
CBS News - ICE releases some migrant detainees as its detention facilities reach 109% capacity - CBS News
538 - Do Americans support Trump's mass deportations? - ABC News
NYT - Trump Says He Would Jail Americans in El Salvador ‘in a Heartbeat’ - The New York Times
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