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How Trade Wars Actually Work: The Real Economics Behind Tariffs

Podcast: The Invisible Hand · Emma Reid

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

Think trade wars are about countries throwing economic punches until someone wins? Emma Reid reveals why that's completely backwards. The real fight isn't between countries at all - it's between keeping your neighbor's factory job and keeping your grocery bill under $200. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why the US lost 6.6 million manufacturing jobs between 1979 and 2016 (and what that really means for your paycheck) • How a $300 washing machine suddenly costs $380 when politicians "protect" American workers • The sneaky truth about "Made in America" products (spoiler: 40% of their parts come from somewhere else) • Why China went from 8% to 21% of US imports in just 27 years, and what happen...