Summary
This episode of The Daily explores the potential backfiring of President Trump's economic plans, particularly his aggressive tariffs, and why he remains unfazed despite the concerns. It examines the disconnect between economic data, consumer confidence, and Trump's unwavering belief in tariffs as a tool, even if they lead to short-term pain or a potential recession. The episode delves into the administration's messaging challenges and the gamble Trump is making with the economy.Episode description
As President Trump has rolled out his economic agenda, the assumption has been that he would quickly scale back his most aggressive policies once they began to scare consumers and the financial markets. But that assumption turned out to be wrong.
Ben Casselman, who covers economics, and Maggie Haberman, who covers the White House, explain why Mr. Trump’s economic plan may be backfiring and why he doesn’t seem to mind.
Guest:
- Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times.
- Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump has said a recession might be worth the cost. Economists disagree.
- Investors thought they had Mr. Trump figured out. They were wrong.
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