Trumps Trade War is not about economics at all It’s not that simple

Economists call Trumps policy madness. But do you have to view the trade war through economic glasses? Or is that the wrong analysis at the moment?

In this episode, Maarten and Marike discuss the intensity of the announced trading rates, the reactions to the stock markets and what is (not) right about Trumps bizarre formula. But then they look further. Are we witnessing the rise of what is increasingly called the ‘geo-economy’? Will states try to take back the power they lost with globalization? And does this trade war mean the return to a multipolar world order, with China and the United States as great rulers? Or are there also opportunities for Europe?

This episode was recorded before Trump announced his ‘tax break’.

Show notes:

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Presentation: Marike Stellinga & Maarten Schinkel

Editors, Production & Montage: Jeanne Geerken

Mixage: audio chef

Music: Rufus van Baardwijk

Photography: Folkert Koelewijn

Artwork: Yannick Mortier

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