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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 25 MIN

Trump’s tariffs are finally here. Now what?

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

David Lynch covers trade for The Post, and he joins us to explain how the tariffs will affect consumer prices and the broader economy. David is the author of the forthcoming book “The World’s Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right).”Today’s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Maggie Penman with help from Reena Flores. It was mixed by Sam Bair. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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President Donald Trump’s long-awaited tariffs took effect Thursday, imposing sweeping new taxes on imports from dozens of countries. Economists say American consumers and companies will pay the price.

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