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.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
