Mike Froman

Mike Froman, former U.S. Trade Representative and CFR president, brings decades of trade negotiation experience. He breaks down the Supreme Court ruling limiting tariff authority. He discusses alternative legal paths for tariffs, national security claims, and whether collected tariffs might be refunded. He also explores geopolitical fallout, allies’ responses, and the costs tariffs impose on consumers and business certainty.

Mike Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Trade Representative, dives into the relevance of his 1992 dissertation on détente and how it applies to U.S.-China relations today. He explores the shift from nuclear mutual assured destruction to economic dependencies like rare earths and technology. Froman discusses the complexities of trade normalization, the limits of cooperation in altering adversary behavior, and the ongoing challenges of U.S.-China economic interdependence, offering insights into strategies for resilience and coalition-building.

Nambi Iguanwu, an MSNOW reporter, offers on-the-ground insights about a federal agent shooting in Minneapolis, discussing protests and local police frustrations. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios, analyzes the political fallout from federal actions and how AI is reshaping the workforce. Meanwhile, Mike Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, highlights critical foreign policy issues including U.S. strategies in Venezuela and the dynamics surrounding Greenland. The conversation is packed with urgency and expert perspectives.