You're tariffing us apart

Main Topic: The episode discusses the recent steel tariffs imposed by President Trump and their potential impact on the US economy.

Key Points:

1. The US is imposing 25% tariffs on imported steel and 10% tariffs on imported aluminum, which could lead to a trade war with other countries.
2. The tariffs are intended to boost the domestic steel industry, but they may also lead to higher prices for consumer goods and construction projects.
3. The episode revisits a previous conversation with Matthew Iglesias, an economist at Vox, who explains the history of the US steel industry and the potential impact of the tariffs.
4. The episode also discusses the politics behind the tariffs, including the views of Peter Navarro, a trade advisor to the president, who believes that tariffs are good for the US economy.
5. The episode notes that the tariffs may have a limited impact on the US economy, with some studies suggesting that they may create jobs in the steel industry but cost more jobs in industries that use steel.
6. The episode also discusses the potential consequences of a trade war, including retaliatory measures from other countries and a potential escalation of the conflict.

Participants:

• Sean Ramis (host)