Interviewing Donald Trump: A bold economic agenda for the US economy

Interviewing a presidential candidate before a monumental election is always a coveted opportunity. After President Biden's debate performance and Trump's near-assassination, Bloomberg Businessweek's cover story focuses on Trump's aggressive economic agenda, including higher tariffs and lower corporate taxes. While many economists criticize his plans, Trump has garnered support from figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. In a candid interview, Trump remains confident about his chances in November.

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By Brad Stone

Interviewing a presidential candidate in person before a monumental election is always a coveted opportunity. But after President Joe Biden's disjointed debate performance raised doubts about his candidacy and Donald Trump escaped an assassin's bullet in Pennsylvania, examining the GOP nominee and his economic agenda for a cover story in Bloomberg Businessweek became even more of a journalistic imperative.

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