Status of the Force with VADM Brendan McLane
January 16, 2026 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST
Hosted by Defense and Security
Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion
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On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack a proposal from the Trump administration to give a $2,000 tariff dividend to all low- and middle-income Americans. They also examine a new deal between the U.S. and UK on pharmaceuticals. Finally, we finish with a debate on whether bullying or persuasion is more effective in trade negotiations.
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Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair Emeritus, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business