Why Trump Will Back Down on China Tariffs — ft. Ryan Petersen

Why Trump Will Back Down on China Tariffs — ft. Ryan Petersen

Prof G Markets · 2025-04-24

Scott and Ed discuss the rally in the Euro and German bonds, Chinese state-backed funds pulling out of U.S. private equity, and Bill Ackman’s investment in Hertz. Then Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain management, joins the show to unpack the real-world impact of tariffs on American businesses. He breaks down how the levies will drive inflation, shares his outlook on the trade war with China, and explains how supply chains are rapidly reshaping.

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Prof G Markets breaks down the news that’s moving the capital markets, helping you build financial literacy and security. Tune in every Monday and Thursday for no mercy, no malice insight from Scott Galloway and Ed Elson on high flying stocks, booming sectors, and master of the universe CEOs. Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society. The key to navigating it? Talk about money. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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