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PDB Situation Report | April 5th, 2025: Trump's Economic Gambit & China Flexes On Taiwan

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President Trump has announced new tariffs on imports. Kenneth Raposa from the Coalition for a Prosperous America explains the positive side of this tariff regime, which is to entice companies to manufacture goods in the United States. He also notes the importance of making these tariffs permanent to provide certainty for businesses and markets.
  • Tariffs can incentivize companies to invest in new manufacturing plants in the United States.
  • Permanent tariffs are needed to provide certainty for businesses and markets.
  • Tariffs can help domestic factories operate at full capacity by reducing import penetration.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

 

  • President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports, signaling a potential overhaul of U.S. trade policy. Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America joins us to explain what these tariffs mean for American industries and consumers.

  • China completes two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan, sending a clear warning to the island's new president. Steve Yates from the Heritage Foundation breaks down the strategic messaging behind China's military maneuvers and what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations.

 

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