BE BOLD WITH BOULDEN: Liberation Day? Trump Tariffs

In this episode of Be Bold with Bolden on the America Emboldened Network, host Greg Bolden dives into President Trump’s controversial 10% global tariff policy, dubbed Liberation Day, announced on April 2, 2025. Greg explores the potential for a manufacturing renaissance in the U.S., with supporters arguing it could create jobs in states like Ohio and Michigan, generate hundreds of billions in revenue for infrastructure, and assert economic dominance by reducing reliance on foreign goods. However, critics warn of higher consumer prices, hitting essentials like TVs and groceries, disproportionately affecting poorer households, and sparking a global trade war with retaliatory tariffs from China, Canada, and the EU threatening U.S. exports like soybeans and whiskey. Drawing parallels to ancient Greek tariffs, Greg debates whether this is a savvy geopolitical leverage or a risky move risking economic isolation. He also touches on Elon Musk’s abrupt exit from DOGE, raising questions about its impact on Trump’s administration amidst Musk’s polarizing influence. Join Greg for a critical look at whether Liberation Day is a triumph or a trap.