James Perloff returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his recent article “Why Trump’s Tariff Measures Likely Spell Disaster for America and the Truth About It Isn’t Simplistic.” James is an independent researcher, writer and author of several books including The Shadows of Power, Truth is a Lonely Warrior, and the most recent Exploding the Official Myths ... Show More
Apr 2025
Fear and Fury: The Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
<p>The reverberations from President Trump’s new global tariffs have rocked financial markets and world capitals. American stocks have plunged, and foreign leaders have issued forceful condemnations.</p><p>The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Peter Goodman, Natalie Kitroeff and ... Show More
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Apr 2025
Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?
Today, the US President rocked global markets again. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce even tougher tariffs on China and a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries. James was joined by Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor, and Erin Delmore, North Ame ... Show More
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