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Extended chat: Top US trade official defends Trump’s record

Sep 5, 2026 · 19m

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast Intro: US-Canada trade tensions and interview setup Manufacturing job trends under Trump vs. Biden Industrial policy and subsidies comparison Rationale for tariffs on China: Jobs and security Public perception of inflation and tariffs Upcoming Trump-Xi meeting and trade goals US strategy: Tough on China, fair to allies Breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations US-UK trade deal and regulatory alignment Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Business Card Sponsor: Washington Wise podcast
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