Ross Levine – Trump's $150 Trillion Question
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0:00 Ross: Trump's economic policies are the worst I've seen in my
6:52 Trump’s bid to become the most powerful person in the history of the world
16:53 The disruptive effects of tariffs, financial regulatory manipulation, and extraordinary debt levels
22:34 Ross: Alienating our allies is only going to strengthen China
28:17 Glenn: Those who lost out to globalization are getting their way
36:40 Will Trump heed economic warning signs?
43:46 Can Congress constrain Trump?
Recorded April 19, 2025
Links and Readings
Edward Luce’s Financial Times piece, “Trump, Truss, and the ‘Moron Premium’”
Larry Kotlikoff’s post, “30-Year TIPS Are Looking Mighty Attractive”
Glenn’s most recent conversation with Larry Kotlikoff
Michael Sandel’s book, The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?