Episode 1241 • • 1:13:30 - 1:15:14
1241: Curtain Wranglers
Economic Prosperity Network, China Tariffs and Trade Retaliation
The Trump administration is considering retaliatory measures against China, including new tariffs, over the handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. Officials are discussing the formation of an "Economic Prosperity Network" of trusted partners to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. This shift indicates that China hawks within the administration are gaining influence over free-trade advocates as the multi-billion dollar trade deal signed in January becomes secondary.