OA162: Tariffs and Trade

In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the Trump administration's recently-announced tariffs on China, China's response, and the future of free trade. In the pre-show segment, it's time for a lengthy Andrew Was Wrong segment.  From .22s to time zones, Andrew cops to the things he got wrong last week, ending with a discussion of the emoluments lawsuit discussed in <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa160-schrodingers-andrew/">Episode 160</a>. In the main segment, Andrew discusses the <a href= "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/19/chapter-12">Trade Act of 1974</a> and whether it allows Trump to wage a trade war with China. After that, it's time for our weekly trip to Yodel Mountain, this time with a breakdown of the <a href= "http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/381413-judge-hands-down-first-sentence-in-mueller-probe"> Alex van der Zwaan sentencing</a> as well as Paul Manfort's motion to dismiss and the government's response. Finally, we end with an all-new TTTBE #70 about breach of contract.  Remember that you can play along with #TTTBE by retweeting our episode on Twitter or sharing it on Facebook along with your guess.  We'll release the answer on next Tuesday's episode along with our favorite entry! <span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances</span> None!  If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:openarguments@gmail.com">openarguments@gmail.com</a>. <span style="text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span> <ol> <li>Andrew was wrong links:  <a href= "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/260a">15 U.S.C. § 260a</a> (time zones), Florida <a href= "https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1013/BillText/er/PDF">HB 1013</a>, and, if you want to re-listen to our discussion of the emoluments lawsuit, check out <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa160-schrodingers-andrew/">Episode 160</a>.</li> <li>In the main segment, the guys discuss the <a href= "https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/19/chapter-12"