Tariffs, Tantrums, and Trade Wars with Edward Fishman

Is America’s economic power a weapon, or a ticking time bomb? In this episode Rick is joined by Edward Fishman, author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. They dive into the rise of economic warfare as the primary battleground for global powers, exploring how tariffs, sanctions, and export controls have reshaped international relations. Fishman discusses the risks of Trump's aggressive trade policies, the potential fallout of economic isolationism, and the unintended consequences of a fractured global economy. Edward's book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare, available for pre-order now. Timestamps: (00:01:43) Anticipating Harris or Trump (00:05:25) The first month of Trump (00:14:45) How will the rest of the world react to Trump? Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices