Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The possible economic effects of closing the US-Mexico border
President Trump doubled down on his threats to close the US-Mexico border on Tuesday, no matter the impact on the economy. Mexico is a huge trading partner with the U.S. We’ve relied on Mexico for lots of fruit and vegetables, including avocados.
President Trump doubled down on his threats to close the US-Mexico border on Tuesday, no matter the impact on the economy. Mexico is a huge trading partner with the U.S. We’ve relied on Mexico for lots of fruit and vegetables, including avocados. Other industries that would be affected: electronics, apparel, transportation, and energy.
The full episode
1 of 4- 0:00The possible economic effects of closing the US-Mexico borderYou’re reading this
- 14:38Directors and actors call for Georgia boycott over restrictive abortion bill
- 25:59The history of LACMA’s redesign
- 39:30Patagonia wants companies that buy their vests to have a social conscience