On this episode of Moderate Party, Hillari Lombard tackles the major economic policies presented by former President Donald Trump, analyzing the impact of his tax cuts and tariffs. The discussion dives deep into the implications of Trump's America First agenda, focusing on corporate tax cuts, deregulation, and proposed tariffs, as well as their potential short-term benefits and long-term consequences. With references to expert analyses, the episode addresses who truly benefits from these policies and what they mean for the average American consumer. The first in the 'Moderate Minis' series, the episode aims to provide a clear, nuanced view of Trump's economic vision. Stay tuned for a detailed comparison with Vice President Kamala Harris's economic plan in our upcoming episode.

Chapters:

00:00 Debate Highlights: Trump vs. Harris

01:13 Introducing Moderate Minis

01:35 The Economy: A Voter's Priority

03:41 Trump's Economic Promises

06:34 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

10:16 Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

17:13 Trump's Tariff Plans

26:50 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Links used to inform this episode:



• The 2024 Trump Campaign Policy Proposals: Budgetary, Economic and Distributional Effects — Penn Wharton Budget Model
• Tax Policy and Investment in a Global Economy*
• The Efficiency-Equity Tradeoff of the Corporate Income Tax: Evidence from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
• MODELING THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES ON BUSINESS INCOME | Joint Committee on Taxation