Matt Gagnon clarified his stance on tariffs, emphasizing his support for free trade and opposition to tariffs as economically destructive. He differentiated between his opposition to tariffs as economic policy and his support for strategic tariff brinksmanship to exert leverage on other countries, particularly for addressing social issues like immigration and drug smuggling. Gagnon cited Peter Navarro’s statements, indicating the Trump administration’s focus on reducing trade deficits rather than achieving better trade deals. Callers discussed the implications of tariffs on fair trade, energy costs, and the misrepresentation of VAT (Value Added Tax) as a tariff.
Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official. Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.
he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.
