Trump vs. the U.S. Economy

In this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Ezra interviews Natasha Sarin, an economist and law professor, about the state of the U.S. economy under the Trump administration's trade policies. They discuss the impact of tariffs on inflation, economic growth, and the job market, as well as the potential for AI to offset some of the negative effects. Sarin expresses concern about the politicization of economic data and the long-term consequences of the administration's policies, while Klein presses her on the potential benefits and motivations behind these policies. They also explore alternative tax structures and the challenges of implementing meaningful tax reform.