We spoke to the Nobel-winning American economist Joseph Stiglitz, and asked him why President Donald Trump was so obsessed with tariffs.
24 Jul 2026
Matt Frei
Europe Editor and Presenter
We spoke to the Nobel-winning American economist Joseph Stiglitz, and asked him why President Donald Trump was so obsessed with tariffs.
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With the latest escalation in Trump’s forever tariff war, Washington is alienating allies and adversaries alike.
