Trump Tariffs On 'All Countries'; DOGE Sinking Musk's Wealth
On today's podcast: 1) President Trump says he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with all countries. Trump's tariffs are set to be unveiled on April 2 and will aim to rebalance global trade and boost US manufacturing. The Trump administration has not yet outlined what tariffs are coming, how they'll be calculated, or what countries will need to do to secure exemptions. 2) The president threatens Russian oil penalties if Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump said he was "very angry" at Vladimir Putin and threatened "secondary tariffs" on buyers of Russian oil if Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump also threatened to punish Tehran with unspecified "secondary tariffs" and raised the threat of bombing Iran until it signs a deal that renounces nuclear weapons. 3) Elon Musk says his role at DOGE is costing him a lot in terms of his job as CEO of Tesla. Musk's political activities have led to a 45% drop in Tesla shares since their peak last year, causing his personal wealth to decline by over $100 billion this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs Preview, NATO, RBA's Rate Decision
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.• In the US – a preview of US March jobs and a look at the potential impact of auto tariffs. • In the UK – an assessment of NATO's position amid growing global tensions.• In Asia – a preview of the Reserve Bank of Australia's next rate decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US Seeks to Control Ukraine Investment; Hegseth Faces Signal Breach Questions
On today's podcast: 1) The US looks to control nearly all investment in Ukraine as President Trump pushes for ceasefire with Russia. the US is pushing for a deal that would give it control over major future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine, potentially gaining a veto over any role for Kyiv's other allies. 2) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Signal questions on his first trip to Asia. President Donald Trump dismissed the disclosure of Houthi attack plans in a Signal chat as a “glitch” with no impact on national security. However, intelligence experts argue that the disclosure gave foreign adversaries priceless insight into US spycraft. 3) Elon Musk says he can slash a trillion dollars from the Federal budget before this summer. Musk believes his Department of Government Efficiency can find that level of cost savings within 130 days from the start of Trump's term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump Unveils 25% Auto Tariff; White House Tries to Contain Signal Text Backlash
On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports and floated further duties on the EU and Canada, expanding a trade war and triggering threats of retaliation. 2) Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on auto imports will hurt carmakers around the world and push up prices for US consumers. Among the many losers, one winner stands out: Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. 3) President Donald Trump and top allies struggled to fend off criticism over the inadvertent inclusion of a journalist in a Signal chat discussing military attacks in Yemen, after newly disclosed texts showed how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed specific operational details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump May Implement Copper Tariffs Soon; Wall Street Bonuses Soar On today's podcast:
On today's podcast: 1) US tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. Copper traded in New York rose to a record. 2) President Donald Trump said his administration was investigating the addition of a journalist to a text group of top officials discussing plans for military strikes in Yemen, but expressed support for national security adviser Michael Waltz. 3) Average Wall Street bonuses surged last year, with the total pool for payouts jumping to a record $47.5 billion as industry profits soared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.