Episode 20: From the Farm to the Factory — Who’s Paying for Trump’s Trade War?

Episode Summary:
In Episode 20 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode digs into the real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s sweeping April 2025 tariffs. From wheat fields in Kansas to factory floors in Ohio, the economic pain is spreading. You’ll hear why top economists are calling the policy “economic malpractice,” and how working families, small businesses, and farmers are footing the bill. With inflation rising, profits vanishing, and rural communities on the brink, this episode breaks down who’s being hit hardest—and why. We also examine the political fallout, including what Congress is doing and how MAGA voters are responding as economic costs mount.

In This Episode:

• Plus, we’ll hear from leading economists who say this isn’t economic genius — it’s economic malpractice
• Why prices are surging, markets are rattling, and economists warn of stagflation
• How the tariffs are slamming American workers and small businesses, from pool contractors to car dealerships
• Why farmers face a full-blown crisis after losing export markets and USAID food purchases
• Industry-by-industry breakdown of who’s hurting most, and what it means for the broader economy
• What Republicans and Democrats are saying—and why MAGA voters are starting to feel the squeeze

Next Episode:
Episode 21: Global Fallout
We follow the ripple effects across borders. How are China, Europe, and America’s trading partners responding? What new alliances are forming? And is the U.S. losing its grip on global economic leadership?

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Host: Bella Goode

Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.

Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.

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