We're talking Trump’s tariffs again. What’s the real reason? In this episode, we break down the confusing rollout of new tariffs, dig into the Wells Fargo report on manufacturing, and explore why trade deals aren’t a satisfying explanation. Is this economic posturing… or military preparation? We also take a detour into Star Wars to ask: how would the Galactic Empire fund a war?Topics in this episode:• Wells Fargo manufacturing report• Trade wars and trade ceasefires• Defense spending and economic signaling• Tariffs as military strategy• Project 2025 economic policy• Fictional Finance: Star Wars #trumptariffs #economics —Buy The Dead Cow is a casually educational finance podcast from two romantic partners: one speaks fluent Wall Street, the other still isn’t totally sure what a "stock" is.Zach Stone (he/him) is a retail trader and small business owner. Savannah Geary (they/them) is a science communicator who watched The Big Short one time. Together, they’re your two smartest dumb friends breaking down money in a way that actually makes sense—plus jokes, news, and the occasional shoutout to Robert Walpole.Yes, it’s a podcast about finance—but really, it’s about everything. Because if you squint hard enough, anything can be about money: history, weed, even your weird uncle’s conspiracy theory about GameStop.The name? It’s what happens when you combine “buy the cow” and “beat a dead horse.” You’re welcome.—Our theme song is “Spaghetti Western and Spaceballs” off the album SPACE Ranger by Lucky Bunn. Used under a CC-BY license. You can find the album on Soundcloud.I am rotating thumbnails! You may see these icons in those thumbnails. https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=paper&page=1&position=2&origin=search&related_id=2541984https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/graph_3390793?term=graph+down+money&page=1&position=69&origin=search&related_id=3390793