On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian start by discussing the ethical and legal issues surrounding Donald Trump's acceptance of a $400 million 747 from Qatar. 

It doesn't matter how many word salads you try to use to avoid the outright violations of the Emoluments Clause; we know what is happening. It's always a grift!

Segment two brings us to the "pause" of tariffs on China. It's not a pause, and it shows Trump blinked. This administration's entire economic policy has been a mess. 

Finally, the Ford Fact Check focuses on the trade deficit. Donald Trump doesn't seem to understand the concept. 

Links

Selling America 

Trump Organization strikes deal for luxury golf resort in Qatar | AP News

Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: Trump’s rapidly expanding Middle East business | CNN Politics

Trump accepting luxury jetliner from Qatar raises alarm on both sides of political aisle - Los Angeles Times

Trump inks $142B arms deal with Saudi Arabia, part of $600B investment package


China Trade War. Trump caves


Trump, China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days: What to know

Trump Cuts China Tariff on Small Packages From Likes of SHEIN, Temu - Newsweek


Ford Fact Check 

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Tradeindata - Trade & Customs data from 200+ Countries for Global Imports and Exports