So, like, who the heck is advising Trump on trade, you know? President Trump keeps slapping on tariffs left and right, making everyone super nervous. Like, are these tariffs gonna stick or what? People are freaking out, wondering if a trade deal is actually gonna happen. Today, let’s take a peek behind the scenes at the White House and see who’s whispering in Trump’s ear about all this trade stuff. Not really sure why this matters, but here are some related episodes you can listen to: Dealmaker Don v. Tariff Man Trump, China’s trade war perspective, and what keeps a Fed president up at night. And hey, if you want sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, you can subscribe to Planet Money+ on Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Oh, and Tyler Jones did some fact-checking, and Drop Electric provided the music. You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and our Newsletter. Enjoy!
