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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