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This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with EJ Antoni. The interview was originally released on Epoch TV on June 19, 2025.
Five months into the Trump administration, Jan Jekielek sits down with Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni to get his insights into how the American economy is doing, where the US-China trade war is headed, and how he assesses the “big, beautiful bill,” which has engendered significant debate among conservatives.
How are Americans faring financially today compared to a few months ago?
CHAPTER TITLES
0:00:00 – Economic Mismanagement and Inflation
0:00:52 – Economic Changes Under Different Administrations
0:05:16 – COVID-19 Spending and Monetary Policy
0:10:00 – Egg Prices and Government Intervention
0:12:32 – Iran-Israel War and Global Energy Markets
0:16:53 – Transshipment and Trade Barriers
0:19:26 – US-China Trade Negotiations and Challenges
0:21:03 – Rare Earth Metals and Economic Dependencies
0:23:50 – Global Trade Dynamics and Tariff Strategies
0:34:38 – Manufacturing Rebuilding Efforts
0:47:42 – Government Spending and Budget Reconciliation
0:56:16 – National Debt and Economic Sustainability
1:05:04 – Border Security and Social Safety Net Policies
1:12:09 – Labor Market and Immigration Impact
1:13:05 – Economic Indicators vs. Real-World Experience
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