Trump Tariff Wins, Sydney Sweeney Ad Drama & Ready App Updates | Ep 33 Trucker Talk Radio

On this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, hosts Jon Vogt and Justin Holden hit the road with Carrie Bailey to take a deep dive into what truckers are talking about—from headline trade deals to viral ads, and the newest tech in trucking!

What’s covered this week:

Trump’s latest tariff rollout: sweeping duties affecting 60+ countries, hailed as a major trade victory with baseline rates hitting 10%, and tiered “reciprocal” tariffs up to 40%—all designed to protect U.S. manufacturing.

American Eagle’s controversial “Great Jeans” ad starring Sydney Sweeney: the pun on “genes vs. jeans” sparked accusations of eugenics coding, political backlash following revelations of Sweeney's Republican voter status, and a defensive company statement that it’s "always been about the jeans."

Ready App updates: insights into how the driver-focused onboarding and compliance platform is streamlining hiring with real-time messaging, applicant compliance tools, stored driver profiles, and scalable support for carriers large and small.

This episode keeps it real for professional truckers—delivering top headlines, critical updates, and tech insight that matters on the road.

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