Andrew Egger

Buenos Aires correspondent and writer (contributor to Morning Shots) who provides on-the-ground reporting and analysis about Argentina and related economic and political developments.

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Oct 23, 2025 • 12min

Are Trump’s Dumb Economics Causing a MAGA Rift?

Andrew Egger, a Buenos Aires correspondent and contributor to Morning Shots, joins Sam Stein to discuss Trump's controversial economic decisions impacting American ranchers. They dive into the proposed $20 billion currency swaps designed to bolster Argentina's peso and the pushback from US farmers against Trump's plan to buy Argentine beef. The duo also uncovers how Trump's tariffs on Brazil led to price spikes and trade inconsistencies, revealing a rift within the GOP regarding these bailouts and the implications for future policy.

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