The Year Ahead: Tariffs, AI and Fed Independence | Trumponomics

In this episode of Trumponomics, Stephanie Flanders leads a discussion with Mario Parker, Tom Orlik, and Parmy Olson to look ahead to 2026 and reflect on the past year's economic events. The conversation covers the impact of Trumponomics on China, the AI boom and its potential correction, and the strength of the U.S. economy. They also discuss the Federal Reserve's independence, potential Supreme Court decisions, and the political implications of affordability and energy costs. The panel explores wild card scenarios, including the possibility of continued economic success despite political gridlock, and the future of AI development with Google potentially surpassing OpenAI.