Episode 89 – Don't Call it a Comeback, I've Been Here for Years - Economic Impacts of Trump's Second Term

In this episode of Current Account, Clay dives into the long-awaited results of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, which saw Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump secure his second term at helm, focusing on the economic strategy and fiscal policy implications of this outcome. Clay begins with the initial reaction to not only the outcome of the Presidential election, but the outcomes of the House and Senate races as well. For the remaining duration of the episode, Clay dives into key points in the Trump economic agenda, including the areas of trade, regulation, national debt, international relations and many others. Clay concludes the discussion looking ahead to President-elect Trump's upcoming decisions on open positions throughout his administration. To sign up for the new Current Account newsletter through the IIF website, please click here. This IIF Podcast was hosted by Clay Lowery, Executive Vice President, Research and Policy, with production and research contributions from Christian Klein, Digital Graphics and Production Associate and Miranda Silverman, Senior Program Assistant.