Tariffs: Angels & Demons urging either a Massive-Free-Trade Victory or Perpetual Trade Barriers & Taxes
Tariffs: Angels & Demons urging either a Massive-Free-Trade Victory or Perpetual Trade Barriers & Taxes  
Podcast: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson
Published On: Mon Apr 07 2025
Description: Tariffs and Trade Policies: President Trump's Tariff Announcement: On April 2nd, President Trump announced high tariffs on nearly every country, the highest since 1933. This caused significant market turmoil, with a $6 trillion loss in 48 hours. Debate within the White House: There is an ongoing debate about whether to use these tariffs as leverage to lower other countries' tariffs and then reduce U.S. tariffs or to keep them permanently. Impact on Manufacturing: The tariffs aim to bring back manufacturing jobs to the U.S., which have been lost over the past 50 years. International Reactions: Countries like Vietnam and Israel are eager to negotiate deals to reduce tariffs. Over 50 countries have reached out to the U.S. for negotiations. Nationwide Injunctions: Judicial Activism: The discussion highlights the issue of nationwide injunctions issued by left-wing judges to block President Trump's policies. This has been a significant challenge for the administration. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: There was a hearing on the topic, discussing the threat to democracy and the rule of law posed by these injunctions. Economic Strategies: Invest USA Fund: A proposal for an investment fund to encourage companies to build factories in the U.S. and receive tariff credits in return. China and National Security: Decoupling from China: The discussion emphasizes the importance of reducing economic dependence on China for national security reasons, especially in critical supply chains. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.