P.M. Edition for July 11. A decade after their infamous merger, Kraft Heinz is looking to split its grocery business from its faster-growing sauces and condiments business. Plus, the Trump administration turns to deregulation as a quieter way to boost economic growth. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins to discuss how the administration is weighing costs and benefits to clear the way for innovation. And Ford Motor has recorded the most safety recalls in the first six months of 2025 than any automaker ever has in a whole calendar year. We hear from Ryan Felton, who covers automakers for the Journal, about why, and what Ford is doing about it. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Why Markets Seem Unfazed by Tariff News
A.M. Edition for July 11. The flurry of tariff announcements continue as President Trump threatens to slap 35% tariffs on imports from Canada, however WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says markets are taking it in its stride. Plus, an initial investigation into last month’s fatal Air India crash focuses on pilot actions. And the appointment of a new CEO for Ben & Jerry’s escalates the dispute between the icecream maker and Unilever. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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Inside Wall Street’s Recruitment Wars
P.M. Edition for July 10. Private-equity firms are using increasingly aggressive recruitment tactics to hire recent college graduates working at big banks. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses why the recruits are being wooed away and what banks are doing about it. Plus, investors are down on Google parent Alphabet as it faces threats to its business. Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch walks us through those challenges and what they mean for the company’s future prospects. And a federal judge issues a new block on the Trump administration’s birthright-citizenship order. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Brazil
A.M. Edition for July 10. President Trump justifies a new tariff threat on Brazilian goods by citing the country’s ‘witch-hunt’ against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and legal action taken against U.S. tech firms. WSJ reporter Gavin Bade breaks down the economic and legal significance of the president’s latest trade salvo. Plus, copper prices continue heating up after Trump set an August 1st start date for new 50% duties on the metal. And wary of U.S. security guarantees, the U.K. and France offer to use their nuclear weapons to defend Europe. Luke Vargas hosts.
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What Linda Yaccarino’s Departure Means for X
P.M. Edition for July 9. After about two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social-media platform, Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as the CEO of X. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica discusses what that means for X, which recently merged with Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI. Plus, AI chip maker Nvidia became the world’s first company to hit a $4 trillion valuation, before paring gains this afternoon. And minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting shows that officials are divided about when to resume rate cuts this year. The emerging split comes as President Trump puts pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even as the president considers candidates for his replacement. We hear from WSJ White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz about which candidate seems to be leading the Apprentice-style contest. Alex Ossola hosts.
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