MSU experts weigh in on Trump tariffs

Episode 233 of the MSU Today with Russ White podcast, hosted by Russ White, titled "MSU experts weigh in on Trump tariffs" was published on March 13, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

March 13, 2025 ·33m · MSU Today with Russ White

Summary

Michigan State University professors Jason Miller, a supply chain management expert, and David Ortega, a food economics and policy expert, explain what tariffs are and discuss the significance of Trump imposing tariffs on these three nations.Conversation Highlights:(0:47) – Jason, how long have you been at MSU, and what attracted you here?(1:07) – David, how long have you been at MSU, and what attracted you here?(1:34) – David, describe your research interests.(2:37) – Jason, what are your research interests?(3:48) – What are tariffs, and what are they designed to do?(6:30) – How will tariffs impact the U.S. economy?(10:30) – What are the impacts for Michigan businesses?(13:34) – What sectors or industries could be most impacted?(16:57) – What goods will consumers pay more for?(20:04) – How are China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union responding?(24:17) – What should we keep in mind as this progresses in the next few months?(25:39) – What are some other supply chain issues you’re watching?(27:00) – What other issues are you looking at in food economics?(31:07) – You are two of MSU’s most quoted-in-the media professors. What’s that experience like?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your shows.

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