In this episode of Around the World, Mark brings President Trump's trade policies under the microscope to analyze the potential consequences of economic protectionism. The trade wars of 2025 primarily target China with “tariff darts,” but even allies such as Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom are facing collateral damage from this new stance on global commerce. What may seem an aggressive position to shield American industry may end up putting financial pressure on consumers domestically. China appears poised for the challenge, devaluing its currency, diversifying its export influence, and innovating new products to compete with its Western counterparts.

 

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