Ian Bremmer: Where in the world is Trump taking us?

Where in the world is Trump taking us?

It’s been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relations, the future of Ukraine and Europe, immigration and more. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on April 29, 2025.)  

Sweeping tariffs and confrontational trade moves have sent shockwaves through the economy, triggering market drops and plummeting consumer confidence within just 100 days. While some allies scramble to cut deals and others brace for lasting economic pain, the lack of internal dissent fuels more aggressive policies. Major disruptions, from US-China tensions to a newly unified but strained Europe, signal a world order in flux and Americans facing rising costs that are only beginning to hit home.

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