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White House Says Trump Tariffs Tomorrow Will Take Effect ‘Immediately’
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.
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The Case for Trump’s Tariffs
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.
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S&P, Nasdaq Post Worst Quarter Since 2022
P.M. Edition for Mar. 31. U.S. markets bounced back from sharp losses early in the day. Markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang walks us through what’s driving the volatility. Plus, screws are essential to manufacturing; now, steel and aluminium tariffs have made them a lot more expensive. WSJ metals and manufacturing reporter Bob Tita explains what companies are doing about it. And President Trump leaves open the possibility of running for a third term, a move that the Constitution prohibits. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Stocks Slump as Trump Threatens Tariffs on All U.S. Trading Partners
A.M. Edition for Mar. 31. The Trump administration is still scrambling to set out the specifics of its new tariff agenda ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ on Wednesday. WSJ reporter Caitlin McCabe explains how the tariff threats are ramping up market volatility and dampening the outlook for the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump threatens Russia with new tariffs, after expressing anger at Vladimir Putin as Ukraine peace talks make little progress. And Apple clashes with SpaceX amid a race to eliminate cellphone dead spots. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Understanding Trump’s Tariff Strategies as ‘Liberation Day’ Approaches
On April 2nd, a new slate of reciprocal U.S. tariffs are expected to take effect. President Trump has championed tariffs, saying they are needed in order to make things fair, to reduce the trade deficit and to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. But will his strategies work? Mary E. Lovely, of the Peter son Institute for International Economics, discusses the reasons behind and effectiveness of previous strategies on tariffs to explain how Trump's newest plans may pan out. Alex Ossola hosts.
Further Reading
Why Trump’s Tariff Strategy Is Getting Riskier, According to Economists
How Trump’s Trade War Is Playing Out At Breakneck Speed
Trump Previews Reciprocal Tariff Action Set for April 2
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: Here’s Where Things Stand
Trump’s Tariff Onslaught Is Coming Faster Than His Team Can Carry It Out
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