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A.M. Edition for Mar. 10. The WSJ’s Aaron Zitner says the Democratic Party is split between progressives who want direct confrontation with Republicans and moderates worried about alienating centrists who vote with their pocketbooks. Plus, Mark Carney wins the contest to become Canada’s new leader and vows to push back on Donald Trump’s trade war. And Russia regains key territory from Kyiv’s troops ahead of this week’s U.S.-Ukraine talks. Luke Vargas hosts.
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China Has Been Building Influence for Years. How Will Trump Respond?
While China has spent the past 12 years growing its friend circle through its $1 trillion Belt and Road infrastructure program, the U.S. has struggled to come up with a comprehensive response. Could President Trump’s more aggressive approach to diplomacy mean Beijing will meet greater resistance, or will it open more doors for Xi Jinping? In the final episode of our three-part series, “Building Influence,” WSJ reporter Vera Bergengruen, Harvard Kennedy School’s Rana Mitter and the Council on Foreign Relations’ David Sacks discuss how the U.S. has tried to push back on Beijing's expanding footprint so far, and former Trump administration officials J. Peter Pham and David Malpass weigh in on how the president could counter China. Daniel Bach hosts.
Check out the full series, or catch up on the first and second parts.
Further Reading:
How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America
How the U.S. Is Derailing China’s Influence in Africa
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don’t
A New Chinese Megaport in South America Is Rattling the U.S.
How Much the U.S. Spent on Foreign Aid—and Where It Went
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What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Whipsaw, Gap’s Bump, Target Prices
What made Target’s stock wobble and Gap’s surge? And how are automakers faring in the wake of Trump’s tariffs? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Goods From Canada, Mexico Still Exposed to U.S. Tariffs, Despite Pause
P.M. Edition for Mar. 7. Despite Thursday's pause on tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico many products are still exposed to them. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng tells us which goods fall under the new exemption and why it is so hard to parse. Plus, Fed chair Jerome Powell says that changing trade policies keep the Federal Reserve in a holding pattern on rates. And the Justice Department opens an investigation into whether egg producers have conspired to raise prices. Alex Ossola hosts.
Listen to “Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication” in Bold Names.
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Musk’s Politics Dent Tesla’s Appeal
A.M. Edition for Mar. 7. The WSJ’s Becky Peterson reports the CEO’s alliance with Donald Trump is putting off some core buyers of electric vehicles. Plus, the U.S. threatens joint action with Israel against Hamas unless the group releases all hostages from Gaza. And Walgreens goes from $100 billion health giant to private-equity salvage project after striking a buyout deal. Luke Vargas hosts.
Read Liz Essley Whyte and Kristina Peterson's behind-the-scenes look at RFK Jr.s first weeks as health secretary.
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