Part 7/9:
Tariffs: A Double-Edged Sword
Zion discusses Trump's inclination to impose tariffs as a tool to confront China, reiterating a critical perspective on the limitations of such measures. While tariffs may serve as a temporary tool for economic pressure, they risk triggering inflationary responses that would profoundly impact the U.S. economy. The structural nature of tariffs without accompanying investment in U.S. production capabilities would only exacerbate consumer crises and inflate prices.