David Lin: Will Trump Tariffs Trigger Hyperinflation?

In the wake of an increasingly contentious political climate, discussions regarding economic policies, especially tariffs, are rising to the forefront. With the ongoing ramifications of tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency, fears of hyperinflation have become a recurring theme among economists and analysts. To better understand this complex issue, I spoke with Simon Johnson, Professor of Entrepreneurship at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and co-recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics. In our conversation, we delved into Trump’s economic policies, the potential risks of hyperinflation, the implications for interest rates, and the societal repercussions of economic growth. Trump’s administration…