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Whack of all trades: America’s economy

Economist Podcasts

The Economist

News & Politics, News

4.35K Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

No surprises here: The Economist reckons tariffs are a terrible trade tool. But what is most clearly harming American businesses and scaring off investors is persistent uncertainty about them. Our correspondent sees the effects of one non-military donor to Ukraine: help not to fight but to preserve something worth fighting for (10:57). And why “Adolescence” tops Netflix’s viewing numbers the world over (19:54).


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0:00.0

We're all so busy.

0:02.1

Buzzing about, like bumblebees,

0:04.6

it can be easy to forget the simple things in life.

0:07.6

Like just how good nature can taste.

0:11.0

Eat Natural combines nature's most delicious ingredients

0:14.1

to create irresistible snack bars that keep you fuller for longer.

0:18.5

Fuller of flavour, and perfect for an on-the-go bite or a mid-morning snack.

0:23.1

When nature tastes this good, why overcomplicate it?

0:27.1

Savour moments in nature with Eat Natural.

0:32.1

This podcast is sponsored by Tradeu.

0:35.0

Here's something of interest, a multi-asset trading platform that let you earn

0:38.6

4.5% on your stock account cash balance. It's made possible with today's sponsor, Tradeu,

0:44.8

where you can trade with an institutional edge. Get access to global markets, institutional

0:50.3

grade pricing, and no hidden fees. Tradeu, your trade, your move.

0:55.7

Explore more at tradeu.com.

0:58.4

Your capital is at risk, interest, subject to minimum balance, terms and conditions apply.

1:05.6

The Economist.

1:15.6

Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist.

1:17.3

I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

1:22.2

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. There's been much talk and posturing about who's providing how much aid to Ukraine.

1:32.3

We look at a donor that's quietly been helping the country's economy, its entrepreneurs, even its cultural sector,

1:39.3

and sharing wisdom about recovery from disaster.

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