What’s old and new in the US economy at 250?
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, longstanding economic debates over industrial policy, tariffs, and protectionism have resurfaced. This podcast episode from the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center features Rana Foroohar, a Financial Times global business columnist, who examines whether the current shift toward government intervention in the economy represents a break from the past or a return to earlier traditions. The discussion traces US economic history from Alexander Hamilton's early industrial policies through the Reagan-era deregulation to the protectionist tendencies of the Trump administration. The episode is part of the 'Guide to the Global Economy' podcast series, which explores the intersection of economics, finance, national security, and geopolitics.
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