TARIFFS & TURBULENCE

New tariffs mark a dramatic pivot in U.S. trade policy, aimed at reversing decades of economic decline tied to globalization. A long-term view of the trade deficit reveals how America’s manufacturing base was hollowed out while consumers saw only short-term gains. At the same time, federal audits are exposing staggering inefficiencies, from deceased beneficiaries to disconnected federal databases. Are these course corrections, or signs of a system still unwilling to change? For more episodes and resources, visit ⁠⁠⁠fromourgeneration.com⁠⁠⁠. Dive deeper with Giants of Political Thought at ⁠⁠⁠giantsofpoliticalthought.com⁠⁠⁠.