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Tariff Talk with Michael Hicks

Tariff Talk with Michael Hicks

By: Nathan Gotsch
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 Economist Michael Hicks explains tariffs and their impact on our economyNathan Gotsch Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What the Tariff Walkback Really Means

    What the Tariff Walkback Really Means
    Apr 9 2025

    Dr. Michael Hicks explains the warning signs that prompted President Donald Trump to walk back some of his tariffs and breaks down what the likely damage the economic instability we’re currently experiencing means for Americans moving forward.
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    21 mins
  • Tariffs, Trade, and the True Cost of a Pencil

    Tariffs, Trade, and the True Cost of a Pencil
    Apr 9 2025

    Dr. Michael Hicks of Ball State University joins Nathan Gotsch to break down the economic ripple effects of new tariffs—starting with something as simple as a pencil.

    From global supply chains to skyrocketing input costs, Dr. Hicks explains how tariffs disrupt manufacturing, drive up prices, shrink the stock market, and risk triggering a recession.

    This episode digs into the real-world impact of trade policy and why even well-meaning economic interventions can backfire.
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    27 mins
  • Understanding Tariffs and Trade

    Understanding Tariffs and Trade
    Apr 8 2025

    In the premiere of Tariff Talk, economist Dr. Michael Hicks joins host Nathan Gotsch to explain the role of tariffs in U.S. economic history, from the Great Depression to recent trade policies.

    They discuss the impact of tariffs on manufacturing, trade deficits, and why protectionist measures often hurt more than they help.
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    32 mins
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