Is President Donald Trump using tariffs as a negotiating tactic? | Inside Story [Video]

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are on hold for a month.
But US levies on Chinese products have gone into effect – and Beijing has hit back with duties of its own.
It accuses Washington of unilateralism and has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
President Trump says America has been ripped off by ‘every country in the world’.
So, are tariffs the answer? And at what cost?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:
Dmitry Grozoubinski — Director of ExplainTrade – a trade policy and negotiations consultancy

Greg Swenson — Founding Partner of the investment banking firm, Brigg Macadam

Gavin Fridell — Professor of Political Science and Global Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University in Canada

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