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Trade Talks Podcast

@trade--talks.bsky.social
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A podcast about the economics of international trade and policy since 2017. Hosted by @ChadPBown.com. Two underscores don't exist on Bluesky so those are hyphens. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, wherever you get yours Web: www.tradetalkspodcast.com

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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This is not the US-China trade war. How Brussels is confronting Beijing's new swagger as well as the flood of Chinese products with import tariffs, industrial policy, and product bans of its own.
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214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This is not the US-China trade war. How Brussels is confronting Beijing's new swagger as well as the flood of Chinese products with import tariffs, industrial policy, and product bans of its own.
tradetalkspodcast.com
214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
NEW EPISODE: With the book finally here, it's time to talk about HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR, with friends!!! This week, @soumayakeynes.ft.com and @chadpbown.com are joined by Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller from The Trade Guys, for an unparalleled trade nerd podcast mashup cage match.
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216. How to Win a Trade War, with friends
Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller (The Trade Guys) join to interview Soumaya and Chad about the new Keynes & Bown book, How to Win a Trade War.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
While headlines focus on Trump's tariffs or Chinese electric vehicle exports flooding Europe, developing countries continue to suffer silently from another problem caused by China's trade. Arvind Subramanian joins to explain.
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215. How China’s trade is holding back developing countries
Arvind Subramanian explains how poorer countries are being squeezed by China’s failure to grow out of many industries important to their economic development.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
While Chinese exports of electric vehicles to Europe flood the headlines, developing countries continue to suffer silently from another problem caused by China's trade. Arvind Subramanian joins to explain why and what to do about it.
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215. How China’s trade is holding back developing countries
Arvind Subramanian explains how poorer countries are being squeezed by China’s failure to grow out of many industries important to their economic development.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
NEW EPISODE: While Chinese exports of electric vehicles to Europe flood the headlines, developing countries suffer silently from another problem caused by China's trade. Arvind Subramanian joins to explain. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/215-...
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215. How China’s trade is holding back developing countries
Arvind Subramanian explains how poorer countries are being squeezed by China’s failure to grow out of many industries important to their economic development.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
With the Trump-Xi summit now over, attention shifts to Europe’s quieter trade war with China — as Brussels deploys tariffs, product bans, and industrial policy against a flood of Chinese imports and Beijing’s growing swagger.
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214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
With all eyes on Trump-Xi, the EU is off quietly fighting its own trade war with China. How Brussels is confronting Beijing's new swagger as well as the flood of Chinese products with import tariffs, product bans, industrial policy, and more.
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214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
NEW EPISODE: With all eyes on Trump-Xi this week, the EU is fighting a quiet trade war with China, off on its own. How Brussels is confronting Beijing's new swagger as well as the flood of Chinese products with import tariffs, product bans, industrial policy, and more.
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214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Chad P. Bown @chadpbown.com · 11/05/2026
Thanks to the AMAZING @fbermingham.bsky.social for explaining how China got that swagger to fight its trade war with the European Union, and what Brussels is doing about it.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
With all eyes on Trump-Xi, the EU is fighting its own quiet trade war with China. Brussels is hitting back with tariffs, product bans, industrial policy, and more to deal with the flood of Chinese products. @fbermingham.bsky.social explains the implications for Europe of China's newfound swagger.
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214. Europe's trade war with China
Finbarr Bermingham (SCMP) joins to explain how the EU is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In October, Trump said Xi agreed to buy a lot more US soybeans and other farm products. So Chad went to the Port of Los Angeles to check. Episode 213: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/213-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
In October, Trump said Xi agreed to buy a lot more US soybeans. So Chad went to the Port of Los Angeles to check. Chad: “Have you seen an increase in US exports of soybeans and other farm products?” Gene Seroka: “Not at all…The purchases didn’t happen.” tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/213-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Chips drive artificial intelligence: No chips, no AI. Semiconductors are also a huge flashpoint in the US-China trade war. From subsidies to tariffs to export controls, why Washington embarked on this policy odyssey, and how things are working out so far. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/212-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Chips drive artificial intelligence: No chips, no AI. Semiconductors are also a huge flashpoint in the US-China trade war. From subsidies to tariffs to export controls, why Washington embarked on this policy odyssey, and how things are working out so far. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/212-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Chips drive artificial intelligence: No chips, no AI. Semiconductors are also a huge flashpoint in the US-China trade war. From subsidies to tariffs to export controls, why Washington embarked on this policy odyssey, and how things are working out so far.
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212. America’s semiconductor policy and the AI race with China
Dan Kim (TechInsights) joins for a wide-ranging conversation about how US policy toward semiconductors is affecting artificial intelligence and the US-China technology competition.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
NEW EPISODE: Chips drive artificial intelligence: No chips, no AI. Semiconductors are also an integral part of the US-China trade war. From CHIPS Act subsidies to import tariffs to export controls, why Washington embarked on this policy odyssey, and how things are working out so far.
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212. America’s semiconductor policy and the AI race with China
Dan Kim (TechInsights) joins for a wide-ranging conversation about how US policy toward semiconductors is affecting artificial intelligence and the US-China technology competition.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Next episode now going through final edits and will drop overnight!
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Section 301 tariffs on China IEEPA tariffs Supreme Court Section 122 tariffs ...MORE Section 301 tariffs??? How President Trump's tariff policy is affecting one small manufacturing company in Fall River, Massachusetts that just wants to make seat cushions for your kitchen.
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211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump’s tariffs
The owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins to explain how it was forced to respond to all the new US tariffs in 2025.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Section 301 tariffs IEEPA tariffs Supreme Court Section 122 tariffs How President Trump's tariff policy is affecting one small manufacturing company in Fall River, Massachusetts that just wants to make your seat cushions.
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211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump’s tariffs
The owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins to explain how it was forced to respond to all the new US tariffs in 2025.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
How President Trump's tariff policy is affecting one small American manufacturing company that just wants to make your seat cushions.
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211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump’s tariffs
The owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins to explain how it was forced to respond to all the new US tariffs in 2025.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
NEW EPISODE: The owner of Klear Vu, a 55-person company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins for a candid conversation about how President Trump's tariff policy is affecting its supply chain, pricing, workers, and more.
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211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump’s tariffs
The owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins to explain how it was forced to respond to all the new US tariffs in 2025.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
next episode drops overnight!!!
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
THIS WEEK: - US criticisms of the World Trade Organization - Trump’s actions toward the WTO so far - That WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon
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210. What is America’s problem with the WTO?
Former US ambassador Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about the World Trade Organization, from America’s longstanding concerns to the recently failed ministerial conference.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
THIS WEEK: - US criticisms of the World Trade Organization - Trump’s actions toward the WTO so far - That WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/210-...
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210. What is America’s problem with the WTO?
Former US ambassador Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about the World Trade Organization, from America’s longstanding concerns to the recently failed ministerial conference.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
THIS WEEK: - US criticisms of the World Trade Organization - Trump’s actions in Geneva so far - The failed WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon
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210. What is America’s problem with the WTO?
Former US ambassador Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about the World Trade Organization, from America’s longstanding concerns to the recently failed ministerial conference.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
NEW EPISODE: Former US ambassador to the World Trade Organization Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about US government concerns with the WTO, the Trump administration’s actions so far, and failures of the ministerial conference in Cameroon. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/210-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The US pharmaceutical market is really two separate markets, with two BIG (but very different) problems. Why Trump's new tariffs and pricing deals may not fix either one. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/209-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The US pharmaceutical market is really two separate markets, with two very different problems. Why Trump's new tariffs and pricing deal with the UK may not fix either one.
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209. Will Trump’s pharmaceutical tariffs lower prices and secure supply chains?
Thomas J. Bollyky (CFR) joins to explain the pricing and supply chain implications of Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical products as well as the US-UK deal.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
NEW EPISODE: @tombollyky.bsky.social joins to explain the problems facing the US pharmaceutical market, Trump's new 100% tariffs and pricing deal with the United Kingdom, and the impact on American drug prices as well as supply chain security.
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209. Will Trump’s pharmaceutical tariffs lower prices and secure supply chains?
Thomas J. Bollyky (CFR) joins to explain the pricing and supply chain implications of Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical products as well as the US-UK deal.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
NEW SEASON: We kick things off with what has happened since Trump’s April 2025 TARIFF announcement, SURPRISES buried in the US import and export statistics, as well what comes next after that momentous SUPREME COURT decision.
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208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Aime Williams joins to help explain what has happened since President Trump’s sweeping April 2, 2025 tariff announcement.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The great @aimewilliams.bsky.social joins to break down what’s happened since “Liberation Day” 2025—why US imports actually rose, and what comes next after the Supreme Court overturned Trump’s tariffs.
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208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Aime Williams joins to help explain what has happened since President Trump’s sweeping April 2, 2025 tariff announcement.
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Chad P. Bown @chadpbown.com · 02/04/2026
The very awesome @aimewilliams.bsky.social joins the podcast this week to explain what has happened since Trump’s sweeping April 2, 2025 TARIFF announcement, including SURPRISES buried in the weeds of US import and export data, as well what comes next after that momentous SUPREME COURT decision.
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John McLaren @johnmclaren.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Great news! The legendary Trade Talks podcast is back! A wonderful source of information and insight on international trade and trade policy. #econsky #tariffs
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Has it only been one year??? (Also, hi. Trade Talks is back)
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208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Aime Williams joins to help explain what has happened since President Trump’s sweeping April 2, 2025 tariff announcement.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
no, sorry, simply playing this episode in reverse will not help you understand what President Trump did today
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207. What happened on Trump’s tariff day
Soumaya Keynes joins to cohost an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement has rattled markets. Here’s why. Episode 207: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/207-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Trump’s tariff announcement last week was so big, @chadpbown.com called in @soumayakeynes.ft.com to cohost an emergency episode. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what is known about the tariff actions so far. Ep. #207: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/207-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
same same
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2 was so big, @soumayakeynes.ft.com joined @chadpbown.com for an emergency episode. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far. EPISODE #207: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/207-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement has rattled markets. Here’s why. tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/207-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
NEW EPISODE Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
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207. What happened on Trump’s tariff day
Soumaya Keynes joins to cohost an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement.
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Chad P. Bown @chadpbown.com · 22/03/2025
Thanks to the AMAZING Paul Krugman for coming on @trade--talks.bsky.social this week. Given how rapidly our world is changing, I had SO MANY questions…
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Paul Krugman @pkrugman.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I talked trade with Chad Bown tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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206. Paul Krugman talks trade, industrial policy, and Trump
The Nobel Laureate joins for a wide-ranging conversation about historical lessons and new thinking on trade, industrial policy, as well as President Trump.
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman joins to discuss historical lessons plus new thinking on international trade, worry over geographically concentrated production, industrial policy, AI, the Draghi Report, as well as tariffs under President Trump. 🎧 Listen 🎧: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman joins to discuss historical lessons plus new thinking on international trade, worry over geographically concentrated production, industrial policy, AI, the Draghi Report, as well as tariffs under President Trump. 🎧 Listen 🎧: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman joins to discuss historical lessons plus new thinking on international trade, worry over geographically concentrated production, industrial policy, AI, the Draghi Report, as well as tariffs under President Trump. 🎧 Listen 🎧: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman joins to discuss historical lessons plus new thinking on international trade, concerns over geographically concentrated production, industrial policy, AI, the Draghi Report, as well as tariffs under President Trump. 🎧 Listen 🎧: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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Trade Talks Podcast @trade--talks.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
NEW: Nobel Laureate @pkrugman.bsky.social joins to discuss historical lessons plus new thinking on trade, concerns over geographically concentrated production, industrial policy, AI, the Draghi Report, as well as tariffs under President Trump. 🎧 Listen 🎧: tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/206-...
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