Dave Ramsey on Iran, Trump, tariffs and affordability | The Global Story

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As the midterm elections in America approach, the economy is one of the deciding factors for how people will vote. Before his second term started, President Trump promised to tackle the so-called affordability crisis. But since then, the war in Iran has led to soaring gas prices and a range of tariffs have made some goods more expensive. How do global events impact people’s finances and in turn how they vote in elections? The talk show host and financial expert Dave Ramsey joins us to discuss. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #bbcnews Timecodes: 0:00 Intros  2:08 When did you first notice cost of living as a concern for Americans? 2:53 What's your financial credo? 7:48 Dave on the dot com bubble burst in 2000 9:40 The 2008 Financial crisis 10:40 The US's Involvement in Iran 11:39 Covid 19 and its impact on the economy 14:58 What's the role of politicians in the economy? 15:53 Dave's support

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