Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs? episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 27 MIN

Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs?

from Politics Weekly America · host The Guardian

After doubling down on his promise not to pause his latest tariffs, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for most countries except China. Why did he change his mind? Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Bennet of the Economist about who might have forced the president’s hand, and what could happen next

After doubling down on his promise not to pause his latest tariffs, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for most countries except China. Why did he change his mind? Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Bennet of the Economist about who might have forced the president’s hand, and what could happen next

NOW PLAYING

Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs?

0:00 27:12

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Politics Weekly America?

This episode is 27 minutes long.

When was this Politics Weekly America episode published?

This episode was published on April 11, 2025.

What is this episode about?

After doubling down on his promise not to pause his latest tariffs, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for most countries except China. Why did he change his mind? Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Bennet of the Economist about who might...

Can I download this Politics Weekly America episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!