Economist sounds the alarm as Trump's 'bonkers' threats come home to roost
An economist warned that President Donald Trump is aiming the same weapon the U.S. used against Iran at America's own economy.
University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers, founder of the Platypus Economics newsletter and podcast, sounded the alarm during a Wednesday episode of "The Trump Report" with host Maddie Hale. The pair were discussing Trump's claim that he is open to banning diesel exports as U.S. diesel prices hit record highs.
Wolfers pointed out that the Trump administration had waged what he called an "economic D-Day" against Tehran by choking off its energy sales....
Sep 23, 2026