Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump Blinks on China
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May 13, 2025 
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov welcome Tim Miller, a writer at The Bulwark and former Republican operative, for a lively discussion on recent political developments. They dissect Trump's potential acceptance of a $400M jet from Qatar and the shaky truce in U.S.-China tariffs. Miller also shares his take on the first American pope, reflecting on what this could signal for the Church's future. Their chat includes the intersection of immigration policies and human rights, all wrapped in humor and insightful commentary.
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Impact of Tariff Uncertainty
- Trump's tariff actions caused economic damage and long-term uncertainty.
- Supply chains are shifting away from the US due to unpredictability, benefiting China and Europe.
US Weakening Boosts China
- US has weakened itself globally by gutting soft power and failing in trade stance against China.
- China's global position strengthens as other nations trust it more than a faltering US.
Deportation as Deterrence Strategy
- Trump administration uses fear tactics and extreme deportations to deter migrants.
- Policies primarily target politically low-risk groups like young undocumented immigrants.