n this episode of the Inspire Us Podcast, we sit down with Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times and one of the world's most influential economic thinkers. We dive deep into Trump’s tariff wars, the collapse of the global trading system, how globalization has shaped economic imbalances, and why today's politics and media are overwhelming. Martin also gives powerful insights into wealth inequality, the mistakes of UK economic policy, and whether there are any real solutions to today's crises. A masterclass in political economy from a legend.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: Tariffs, Trump, and Economic Chaos02:15 – How Martin Wolf Stays Informed Without Social Media04:00 – Understanding the Noise: Filtering Real News06:05 – The Chaos of Trump’s Tariff Policies08:30 – Are Tariffs Fixing the Right Problem?10:50 – Global Imbalances and the Financial Crisis13:10 – How Trade Deficits Changed Manufacturing16:00 – Why Tariffs Won’t Fix the US Economy19:00 – What Smart Trade Policy Should Look Like22:15 – Understanding Trump's Economic Mindset25:00 – Is Trump Using Tariffs as a Power Play?28:40 – Wealth Tax vs Income Tax: Is it Realistic?32:00 – How to Tackle Inequality Without Destroying Capital36:00 – Rachel Reeves, Growth Strategies, and the UK’s Economic Challenges