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
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