The old trade war that brought foreign carmakers to the U.S.
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 ()
President Donald Trump wants more products made in America, and he's not afraid of a few trade wars to make it happen. Back in the 80s, a different trade dispute brought new manufacturing to the U.S. Today on the show, how former President Ronald Reagan used the threat of trade protectionism to bring car-making stateside, and why the same strategy might not work today.
*Related episodes:
*The tensions behind the sale of U.S. Steel (Apple / Spotify)
Tariffs: What are they good for? (Apple / Spotify)
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