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Global financial markets are experiencing significant declines following the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump. These tariffs led to widespread panic among investors and sparked debates about their potential impact on the economy. In this episode of Americano, host Freddy Gray is joined by Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, to discuss the ramifications of these tariffs. They delve into the immediate market reactions, including a brief $4 trillion surge driven by a misinterpreted news clip, and analyze the underlying motives and potential consequences of the administration’s trade policies.
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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.
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