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Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs? – podcast


After doubling down on his promise not to pause his latest tariffs, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for most countries except China. Why did he change his mind?

Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Bennet of the Economist about who might have forced the president’s hand, and what could happen next

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2025/apr/11/why-did-strongman-trump-back-down-on-tariffs-podcast

Author : Presented by Jonathan Freedland, with James Bennet. Produced by Danielle Stephens; the executive producer is Zoe Hitch

Publish date : 2025-04-11 04:00:00

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