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Episode: The Brett Keane Show | Will Donald Trump Screw Tariffs, Medicaid, and Social Security
Description: Tariffs: Doubling Down or Dialing Back?Trump has long championed tariffs as a tool to protect American jobs and punish trading partners he deems unfair. During his first term, he imposed steep tariffs on steel and aluminum (25% and 10%, respectively) and launched a trade war with China, slapping duties on over $350 billion in goods. His 2024 campaign doubled down, with proposals for a 10-20% universal tariff on all imports and a 60% levy on Chinese goods.Proponents argue this could boost domestic manufacturing. Critics, however, warn of higher consumer prices and retaliation from allies like the EU and Canada, who responded to...