Stagflation Threatens U.S. Economy Amid Tariff Tensions
Explore the looming threat of stagflation in the U.S. economy as aggressive tariff hikes by President Trump could lead to stagnant growth and rising prices. Delve into the potential long-term impacts on domestic and global markets, and discuss policy measures to mitigate these effects. Plus, uncover the harsh economics of the Arctic, Australia's economic revival, and China's strategic growth targets amid trade war worries.Sources:https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/what-is-stagflation-trump-tariffs-b8be754chttps://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/the-harsh-economics-of-the-arctic-101740133153133.htmlhttps://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/australias-economic-growth-passes-trough-as-households-revivehttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/05/china-reportedly-targets-around-5percent-growth-in-2025-amid-trade-war-worries.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) The Two-Headed Monster Stalking the Economy Has a Name: Stagflation(00:04:07) The harsh economics of the Arctic(00:07:04) Australia’s economic growth passes trough as households revive(00:10:28) China reportedly targets around 5% GDP growth in 2025 amid trade war worries