John Ballingall

John Ballingall is an economist known for his insights into international trade and tariffs. He has recently been in the news for critiquing the average tariff figures presented in discussions about US goods, labeling them as 'garbage economics' and advocating for a more accurate measure that suggests tariffs could be closer to 20%. His analysis emphasizes the broader implications of tariffs on the global economy and the potential collateral damage to countries like New Zealand.