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The global economic landscape is shifting dramatically as Trump's new tariff policies trigger market volatility and international countermeasures. We examine whether these controversial economic moves represent destructive protectionism or strategic leverage to achieve freer global trade in the long run.
• Argentina already proposing zero-tariff mutual free trade in response to Trump's policy
• China retaliating with 34% tariff increases on American goods
• Most countries already impose more tariffs than the US does
• Economic interdependence creates complex power dynamics between US and China
• American manufacturing declined through both competition and offshoring
• Chinese educational system struggles with innovation despite manufacturing strength
• Market corrections potentially providing necessary deflationary pressure
• Colorado passing controversial legislation on gender identity and parental rights
• Remote work capabilities vs. constitutional requirements for Congress
• AI's growing influence creating generational divides in technological understanding
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Send us a text
The global economic landscape is shifting dramatically as Trump's new tariff policies trigger market volatility and international countermeasures. We examine whether these controversial economic moves represent destructive protectionism or strategic leverage to achieve freer global trade in the long run.
• Argentina already proposing zero-tariff mutual free trade in response to Trump's policy
• China retaliating with 34% tariff increases on American goods
• Most countries already impose more tariffs than the US does
• Economic interdependence creates complex power dynamics between US and China
• American manufacturing declined through both competition and offshoring
• Chinese educational system struggles with innovation despite manufacturing strength
• Market corrections potentially providing necessary deflationary pressure
• Colorado passing controversial legislation on gender identity and parental rights
• Remote work capabilities vs. constitutional requirements for Congress
• AI's growing influence creating generational divides in technological understanding
We're experimenting with promoted tweets to grow our audience. If you enjoy the show, the best support is telling others about it or leaving a review where you listen to podcasts.
Support the show
Communicate with us directly on x.com by joining the Good Old Boys community! https://x.com/i/communities/1887018898605641825
Check out Gene's other podcasts -
podcast.sirgene.com and unrelenting.show
Read Ben's blog and see product links at namedben.com
Can't donate? sub to Gene's GAMING youtube channel (even if you never watch!) Sub Here
Weekend Gaming Livestream atlasrandgaming onTwitch
StarCitizen referral code STAR-YJD6-DKF2
Get EMP protection for your car using our code "sirgene"

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