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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at President Trump's handling of the economy, including his tariff policy.


This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.


This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.


Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.


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