It was billed as a “declaration of American economic independence.”
This week, President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on nearly everything Americans buy from overseas, reordering the global economy as we know it.
But are America — and the world — ready for the repercussions?
The New York Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Peter S. Goodman and Astead W. Herndon dissect what’s at stake for consumers and businesses caught up in the president’s trade war.
On today’s episode
Astead W. Herndon is a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” More about Astead W. Herndon
Peter S. Goodman is a reporter who covers the global economy. He writes about the intersection of economics and geopolitics, with particular emphasis on the consequences for people and their lives and livelihoods. More about Peter S. Goodman
Chevaz Clarke is a live visuals editor at The New York Times, working closely with the Live team on visual coverage and focusing on video storytelling. More about Chevaz Clarke
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