What to expect on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Apr. 01, 2025 Politics

What is President Trump trying to accomplish with reciprocal tariffs, and do economists think he can reach his goals with these tactics?

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Credits

Guest:

Alex Durante - senior economist at Tax Foundation

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Nihar Patel, Jack Ross

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