Wasted Talent: Tariffs, Populism, and the Unseen Costs of Economic Shortcuts

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Drawing inspiration from A Bronx Tale and classical economic thinkers like Bastiat and Hazlitt, this commentary delivers a powerful critique of America’s current trajectory. From missed post-recession opportunities to the self-inflicted wounds of tariff-driven populism, we explore how shortsighted policies, political tribalism, and ego-driven leadership are holding the country back. Trump’s trade war and economic nationalism may feel good in the short term, but the long-term costs—rising prices, falling profits, and a hollowed-out middle class—tell a different story. It's not just about politics—it's about wasted potential.