Amna Nawaz:
One hundred days in, the president has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy, launching a series of tough tariffs and trade wars.
The president argues that, in time, tariffs will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt substantially, and grow the economy. But there are many questions about that approach. GDP numbers out today show the economy shrank last quarter and are being seen as yet another sign of the negative impact of tariffs.
We’re going to get two distinct views about all of this, and we begin with Oren Cass. He’s founder and chief economist at the influential think tank American Compass. He’s also author of a new book called “The New Conservatives: Restoring America’s Commitment to Family, Community, and Industry.”
Oren Cass,welcome back to the “News Hour.” Thanks for joining us.
