Episodes

  • Most Voters Oppose Trump’s Tariffs, But His Supporters Are Still Behind Him

    Most Voters Oppose Trump’s Tariffs, But His Supporters Are Still Behind Him
    Apr 4 2025
    P.M. Edition for April 4. A Wall Street Journal poll shows that most voters were already souring on President Trump’s handling of the economy even before Wednesday’s raft of tariffs. WSJ reporter and editor Aaron Zitner joins us to discuss the poll results. Plus, a 2,200-point drop in the Dow ends a brutal week for U.S. stocks. Krystal Hur, who covers markets for the Journal, breaks down what happened. And Trump signs an executive order granting a 75-day extension to work out details on a potential deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts. Your New Lunch Habit Is Hurting the Economy Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Recession Fears Rise as Global Selloff Continues

    Recession Fears Rise as Global Selloff Continues
    Apr 4 2025
    A.M. Edition for April 4. Global markets extend their declines following yesterday's tariff-driven Wall Street rout, with several indicators now pointing to a heightened risk of a global recession. Plus, the chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, Bernd Lange, explains how the bloc is responding to new U.S. tariffs and what it’s not willing to compromise on. And the WSJ’s Dasl Yoon has the latest from Seoul, as South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • U.S. Stocks Fall, Wiping Out More Than $3 Trillion in Market Value

    U.S. Stocks Fall, Wiping Out More Than $3 Trillion in Market Value
    Apr 3 2025
    P.M. Edition for April 3. U.S. markets experience their steepest declines since 2020, as investors grappled with the impact of President Trump’s new tariff plan. WSJ reporter Hannah Erin Lang joins to discuss. Plus, amid a broader selloff, investors turn to consumer staple stocks. We hear from Journal reporter Stephen Wilmot about which kinds of stocks have emerged as winners. And the U.S. dollar fell today, catching analysts by surprise. Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu tells us what that means for the U.S.’s economic future. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • A New Global Trade Order Takes Shape

    A New Global Trade Order Takes Shape
    Apr 3 2025
    A.M. Edition for April 3. Markets around the world are reeling after yesterday’s unveiling of sweeping new U.S. tariffs. The Journal’s Alex Frangos and Deborah Ball take stock of what’s changing and how America’s trade partners are responding. Plus, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Brad Setser explains the shocks in store for the global auto industry - and consumers - as U.S. duties on foreign-made vehicles and parts kick in. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • President Trump Announces 10% Across-the-Board Tariff on All Imports

    President Trump Announces 10% Across-the-Board Tariff on All Imports
    Apr 2 2025
    P.M. Edition for April 2. President Trump said that the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on all imports, and even higher rates for some nations, in a series of moves he declared "Liberation Day" for U.S. trade policy. Plus, the U.S. tariffs send a message to companies that the era of globalization is over. Reporter Tom Fairless, who covers the European economy, discusses whether the president’s strategy can work in bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. And WSJ Brazil correspondent Samantha Pearson explains how Brazil may emerge as a winner in the new trade war. Alex Ossola hosts. Trump Tariffs Live Blog Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Investors Hold Their Breath as Trump Tariffs Loom

    Investors Hold Their Breath as Trump Tariffs Loom
    Apr 2 2025
    A.M. Edition for April 2. Markets are on edge ahead of President Trump’s long-awaited tariff announcement in the Rose Garden later today. Neuberger Berman’s Maya Bhandari explains what market signals tell us about the likely scope of the U.S. actions. Plus, a liberal judge wins the Supreme Court race in Wisconsin in a rebuke of Trump and Elon Musk. And a potential TikTok takeover deal takes shape days ahead of a deadline to sell the platform or shut it down. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • White House Says Trump Tariffs Tomorrow Will Take Effect ‘Immediately’

    White House Says Trump Tariffs Tomorrow Will Take Effect ‘Immediately’
    Apr 1 2025
    P.M. Edition for April 1. Trump met with advisers to iron out the final details of his reciprocal tariff plans, as Canada and the EU prepare their responses. Plus, anticipation of tariffs boosts U.S. car sales for March. But, as deputy bureau chief for autos Mike Colias tells us, companies don’t think the good times can last. And the M&A boom Wall Street was hoping for is happening. Reporter Ben Glickman says it just looks a little different than they might have expected. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • The Case for Trump’s Tariffs

    The Case for Trump’s Tariffs
    Apr 1 2025
    A.M. Edition for April 1. President Trump says he has settled on a strategy for his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs to be announced on Wednesday. Oren Cass, founder of the conservative think tank American Compass, makes the case for how the new levies can be used to reset the U.S. economy. Plus, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg tries to enlist the White House to fight a European law that could undermine its ad business. And president Trump signs an executive order targeting ticket scalpers and fees. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins