Trump's Tariffs Take Shape — How Will They Impact You?
Apr 03, 2025•17 min
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Summary
This episode analyzes President Trump's new tariff policy, which includes a blanket tariff on imports and higher tariffs for specific countries. The discussion covers the potential impact on consumers, the risks of retaliatory tariffs, and the White House's goals for reshaping the U.S. economy by boosting domestic manufacturing. The panelists also explore the political risks and historical parallels of Trump's economic nationalism.Episode description
President Trump announced a blanket tariff on all imports to the U.S., and additional, specific tariffs on dozens of countries. How will this change in trade policy impact consumers?
This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
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