About this episode
The Trump administration’s dedication to tariffs now seems more fervent than the first time around. Markets are noticing . We ask what might temper the trade war. Europe’s once-fringe hard-right parties are now leading polls , even if not yet leading governments; we look at where things are headed (11:07). And tackling the mythology behind people’s very first and very last words (16:47). Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+ . For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.