Nolte’s Thoughts

The Hidden Trade Barriers Hurting America

Why does the U.S. run such a massive trade deficit with key partners? Mike Baker sits down with Kenneth Rapoza to expose how non-tariff trade barriers—like regulatory roadblocks and backdoor protectionism—are quietly stacking the deck against American exporters.

Trump’s Tariff Strategy Explained

Mike Baker breaks down Donald Trump’s tariff strategy with Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America. What’s the goal behind these proposed tariffs? Could they jumpstart American industry—or backfire with higher prices? The conversation cuts through the noise to get to the real economic and geopolitical implications.