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Economist Paul Krugman on the impact of Trump's tariffs

By Steve Inskeep

Published August 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks economist Paul Krugman what effect President Trump's latest tariff announcements might have on the economy.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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