February 10, 2025: Tariffs, Pennies, and a Judge’s Soft Spot for Cartel Members
The Full Story by Matthew Bishop
Episode notes
Join us as we we kick off the week with a brief look at the Super Bowl and the ad campaigns promoting women’s sports right after Trump signed an executive order protecting them, before diving into Trump’s latest tariffs—a 25% tax on all aluminum and steel imports. We analyze how unlike his previous tariffs which were essentially sanctions aimed at border security, these are purely economic, designed to boost American industry and protect domestic manufacturing.
Next, we break down Trump’s bold move to eliminate the penny, a cost-cutting effort that could save taxpayers millions. We also cover a federal judge’s ruling blocking the Department of Justice from transferr ...
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Political TalkThe Full StoryDonald TrumpWomen's RightsU.S. PoliticsSuper BowlGuantanamo BayTariffsPennyWomen's SportsBridge of Spies