Episode 20: From the Farm to the Factory — Who’s Paying for Trump’s Trade War?

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In Episode 20 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode digs into the real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s sweeping April 2025 tariffs. From wheat fields in Kansas to factory floors in Ohio, the economic pain is spreading. You’ll hear why top economists are calling the policy “economic malpractice,” and how working families, small businesses, and farmers are footing the bill. With inflation rising, profits vanishing, and rural communities on the brink, this episode breaks down who’s being hit hardest—and why. We also examine the political fallout, including what Congress is doing and how MAGA voters are responding as economic costs mount.In This Episode:Plus, we’ll hear from leading economists who say this isn’t economic genius — it’s economic malpracticeWhy prices are surging, markets are rattling, and economists warn of stagflationHow the tariffs are slamming American workers and small businesses, from pool contractors to car dealershipsWhy farmers face a full-blown crisis after losing export markets and USAID food purchasesIndustry-by-industry breakdown of who’s hurting most, and what it means for the broader economyWhat Republicans and Democrats are saying—and why MAGA voters are starting to feel the squeezeNext Episode:Episode 21: Global FalloutWe follow the ripple effects across borders. How are China, Europe, and America’s trading partners responding? What new alliances are forming? And is the U.S. losing its grip on global economic leadership?Support the showBella Goode is a pseudonym — but the voice, research, and mission are all real. A Republican turned Democrat advocate in 2016, I was raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania.  I’m a former marketing executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with an MBA from Wharton and a Master’s in Psychology from Penn. I spent decades telling stories in the business world; now I use those skills to connect the dots in American politics.I’m here because the truth matters — and because the stakes have never been higher. Surviving Trump isn’t lighthearted. It’s clarity, evidence, and a fight for the future of our democracy.Follow my blog on Substack https://survivingtrumppodcast.substack.com