This episode explores the global impact of President Trump's tariff policies and other significant world events. Against the backdrop of market turmoil triggered by these policies, the podcast reports on a general strike in Argentina protesting public spending cuts and a helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River. More significantly, the analysis delves into the complexities of the US-China trade war, highlighting the fluctuating tariff rates and their repercussions on global markets and industries, such as Hollywood. For instance, the discussion covers China's retaliatory tariffs and its impact on the film industry. Furthermore, the podcast reports on a general strike in Argentina against austerity measures and the political implications of the IMF loan. Finally, the episode concludes with reports on the funeral of a singer who died in a nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic and the discovery of sealskin used in medieval book bindings in France, showcasing the extent of medieval trade networks.
