Alan Beattie

Alan Beattie, a senior trade writer for the Financial Times, and Zehra Munir, an industrial reporter, dive deep into President Trump's recent steel tariffs and their potential impact on American manufacturing. They explore the political motivations behind the tariffs and how local sentiments in Pennsylvania reflect the clash between union leadership and workers. The duo also discusses the ramifications of Japan's Nippon buying U.S. Steel, as well as the emotional and economic stakes of these industrial moves.

Katie Martin, FT markets columnist, and Alan Beattie, FT trade writer, unpack how Trump’s Iran threats rattled stocks, bonds and oil. They track Treasury market strain, stagflation fears and investors running out of safe havens. Then Beattie maps how tariff chaos whipsawed trading partners, rerouted global commerce and why trade barriers may stick.

Alan Beattie, a trade expert and Financial Times writer, joins to unravel the recent UK trade deal's details and its implications. They dive into the unpredictable nature of US-China trade negotiations, the informal aspects of the UK-US deal, and the significant challenges it poses to global trade norms. Beattie also discusses the resilience of global supply chains post-COVID and shares humorous insights on the effects of the UK's dry weather on gardening, blending serious trade analysis with light-hearted anecdotes.

Alan Beattie, FT trade journalist and newsletter author, explains the fallout from the Supreme Court ruling on emergency tariffs. He breaks down constitutional limits on presidential tariff power and why the administration might turn to Section 122. They cover who could seek refunds, how temporary tariffs work, and the political and market reactions in clear, concise legal and policy terms.

Adam Gaffney, a practicing physician and Harvard professor, discusses the significant healthcare cuts during the Trump administration, revealing their dire consequences on vulnerable populations and public health. He emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform. Alan Beattie, a Financial Times columnist, analyzes the chaotic trade policies under Trump and their implications for both healthcare and the economy, including Canada’s shift away from U.S. dependency and the unpredictable nature of market reactions to tariffs. It's a deep dive into the interconnections between health and trade.