Trump's tariffs explained: How to understand his looming trade wars

Trump is constantly talking about tariffs and has started to use the threat of them as part of his geopolitical bullying campaign. What impact would these measures have across the world? Why is he so set on them? Ros Taylor asks Dmitry Grozoubinski, author of Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and What You Need to Know About It, to discuss everything you need to know about tariffs and Trump’s trade wars.  Buy Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and What You Need to Know About It through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too.   • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.     • Go to proton.me/thebunker to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail www.patreon.com/bunkercast       Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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