World Affairs Council Upstate – Beyond the Headlines Series
Dr. Scott Baier, an expert in international economics, will analyze the escalating use of tariffs in President Trump’s second term and their far-reaching consequences. With new trade restrictions targeting Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia, and the EU—along with sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum—this discussion will break down the economic rationale behind these policies, their effectiveness, and their impact on businesses and consumers. The talk will also revisit the tariffs from Trump’s first term and explore how these renewed trade battles could reshape industries in the Upstate and across South Carolina.