Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Bennet of the Economist about who might have forced the president’s hand, and what could happen next
April 11, 202527m 12s
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Show Notes
After doubling down on his promise not<em> </em>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<em> </em>about who might have forced the president’s hand, and what could happen next
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