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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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What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Hit Automakers, Lululemon’s Warning, Family Dollar Sale
Why was Tesla not hit as hard by Trump’s new tariffs as GM, Toyota or BMW? And why did Lululemon’s results spook investors? Plus, how did investors react to Family Dollar leaving the Dollar Tree family? Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply as Consumer Sentiment Sours in March
P.M. Edition for Mar. 28. Stocks sold off after hotter-than-expected inflation data, President Trump's tariff announcements and souring consumer sentiment. But does consumer sentiment actually mean a change in consumer behavior? Economics reporter Justin Lahart joins us to discuss. Plus, cloud computing startup CoreWeave made its highly anticipated IPO today turned into a high-profile stumble. Corrie Driebusch, who covers finance for the Journal, tells us what this means for artificial-intelligence companies, and for IPOs more broadly. And President Trump has embarked on a sweeping deregulatory drive. Reporter Scott Patterson explains what sectors are feeling the effects, and what investors make of it. Alex Ossola hosts.
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