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Trump's Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions

Trump's Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions

Update: 2025-12-16
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In this latest episode of Spotlight, we reflect on a turbulent year in American politics and its global ripple effects. Nicola McEwen and Kez Dugdale are joined by two leading voices in international affairs: 

  • Prof Juliet Kaarbo (University of St Andrews) explores Donald Trump's evolving leadership style, the psychology behind his foreign policy decisions, and the blurring lines between domestic and international agendas.
  • Prof Mark Blyth (Brown University) unpacks the economic and political consequences of Trump's tariff wars, rising inflation, and the resilience of U.S. institutions under executive pressure. 

Tune in for expert analysis, transatlantic perspectives, and a look ahead to what the next three years might hold. 

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Trump's Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions

Trump's Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions