Episode 292: When Tariffs Hit Home
From Scholars Strategy Network's No Jargon by The Scholars Strategy Network
February 3, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 292
About this episode
Professor Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy and household budgets.
A year into President Trump's second term, tariffs and trade disputes have once again become central to U.S. economic policy. Professor Menzie Chinn looks back at the biggest economic trends of the past year and explains how rising tariffs are shaping prices, business decisions, and household budgets. Drawing on his research and public writing, he breaks down what these changes mean for everyday affordability and long-term economic stability. For more on this topic: Check out Chinn's blog, Econbrowser , about current economic conditions and policy Read his analysis in EconoFact, The U.S. Agricultural Sector Under Stress
People in this episode
Guest: Menzie Chinn
Topics covered
- tariffs
- trade disputes
- U.S. economic policy
- economic trends
- affordability
- economic stability
Keywords
- tariffs
- trade policy
- economic trends
- household budgets
- affordability
- economic stability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Econbrowser, EconoFact
Places: U.S.
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