#31: Trump's Tariffs Strike Back

As Brazil faces another round of tariffs from the Trump administration, we discuss: * Reflections on Brazil’s national mood during the World Cup. * To the extent one exists, what is the game plan here? * How Trump changed the definition of the word ‘tariff’ (which is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, by the way). * Is the PIX payment system really at risk? * Mandating American Express payments would be a more effective approach. * Flávio’s campaign is collapsing, but would anyone else be doing any better? * Full AI slop campaign mode is upon us. * How no policy and no existentialism favors Lula. * The Tight Washout Theory. * Daniel Ortega cancels “elections” in Nicaragua. * What’s Nicolás Maduro up to these days? * Gustavo Petro wants Colombia’s election OVERTURNED. * And much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podgecaste.substack.com