Episode 1845 • • 1:38:54 - 1:43:34
1845: Slave Slab
European Trade Response, Burgundy Wine, American Manufacturing
NPR reports on the anxiety of French winemakers in Burgundy regarding U.S. tariffs and the potential for an EU "trade bazooka" to restrict U.S. company access to European markets. Conversely, American manufacturers in sectors like CNC machining report increased business and better quality control when switching from Chinese to American steel. The segment debates whether the short-term economic pain of tariffs is necessary for long-term industrial independence.