GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: Trading Blows

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published April 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM PDT

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Host Ian Bremmer

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app

In just a few weeks, President Trump has unleashed a barrage of tariffs that could reshape global trade. And by his own admission, he's just getting started.

On this episode, Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes gives the economic view from London.

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In just a few weeks, President Trump has unleashed a barrage of tariffs that could reshape global trade. And by his own admission, he's just getting started. Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes gives the economic view from London.

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The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes says Trump isn’t just playing hardball with America’s European allies—he may be outright hostile, forcing them to rethink their military and economic ties to the U.S.

Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares his perspective on recent global events and interviews the world leaders, experts and newsmakers shaping today’s international politics.

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GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: Trading Blows

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