March 14, 2025

Trump 2.0: The Uncertainty Economy

by The Journal

The Federal Reserve has been focused on cooling inflation and achieving a so-called soft landing. President Trump’s trade policies have sent markets reeling and fears of a recession are on the rise. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss Trump’s economic vision. Plus, the Trump administration is moving to deport a permanent legal resident of the United States and the possibility of a government shutdown has Democrats in a pickle.


Further Listening: 

- What’s Going On With the Economy 

- Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk 

- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps 


Further Reading:

- How Trump 2.0 Is Shifting Its Tone on Markets 

- A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump 


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