

Douglas Irwin
Economic historian and professor at Dartmouth College known for expertise on the history of trade and tariffs and commentary on U.S. trade policy.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 47min
Import-extort: what to make of Donald Trump’s titanic tariffs
Simon Rabinovitch, the US economics editor at The Economist, joins Douglas Irwin, a Dartmouth College economics professor, to unravel the impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs on trade policy. They discuss the unprecedented rise in tariffs and ponder their long-term economic effects. Historical insights reveal the evolution of U.S. tariffs and how today's policies diverge from past bipartisan efforts. With global manufacturing and labor at risk, the conversation touches on the broader implications for industries and consumers alike.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
Stocks Seek Cautious Recovery as Tariff Uncertainty Lingers
Nadia Schadlow, former deputy national security advisor now at the Hudson Institute, discusses state-centric coalitions and deterrence. Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth trade historian, breaks down tariff law, legal challenges and who pays. They talk tariffs vs trade liberalism, political risk ahead of midterms, and how trade friction reshapes technology and markets.

Feb 24, 2026 • 2min
Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Douglas Irwin & Nathan Dean
Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth economic historian known for trade and tariff expertise, and Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence policy analyst who flags geopolitics and tariff risks. They discuss legal challenges to proposed 10–15% tariffs. They unpack timing, congressional hurdles, and where the debate is heading.

Feb 24, 2026 • 13min
Dartmouth's Douglas Irwin Talks Blanket Tariffs
Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth economics professor and trade-policy historian, offers a concise take on the unfolding U.S. tariff strategy. He discusses legal fights over new tariff authority, who ultimately pays for tariffs, political risks for lawmakers, how China might respond, and the broader effects of trade frictions on technology and alliances.

Feb 3, 2025 • 14min
Dartmouth Professor of Economics Douglas Irwin Talks US Trade
Douglas Irwin, a Dartmouth economics professor and author of "Against the Tide," dives into the complexities of U.S. trade policy. He argues for Congress to reclaim its trade powers from the executive, warning of potential drawbacks. Irwin critiques tariffs established during the Trump era, debunking myths about economic growth and discussing their inflationary effects. He also highlights the nuanced trade relationships with Canada and Mexico, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments in light of rising tariffs on China and shifting political landscapes.


