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January 22, 2026

AAF Exchange — Ep. 184: Trump’s (Second) First Year, the State of the Economy, and Trade Policy

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Jacob Jensen

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: It’s ALL confusing – Trump’s (second) first year, the state of the economy, and trade policy. Joining us to discuss it are AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Trade Policy Analyst Jacob Jensen.

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Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Douglas Holtz-Eakin is the President of the American Action Forum.

Jacob Jensen

Trade Policy Analyst

Jacob Jensen is the Trade Policy Analyst at the American Action Forum.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Douglas Holtz-Eakin is the President of the American Action Forum.

Jacob Jensen

Trade Policy Analyst

Jacob Jensen is the Trade Policy Analyst at the American Action Forum.

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AAF Exchange — Ep. 184: Trump’s (Second) First Year, the State of the Economy, and Trade Policy

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Jacob Jensen

Trade Policy Analyst

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