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Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration’s tariff pause. We dive deep with WSJ’s Josh Dawsey, exploring the tension in the days after the announcement and what really changed the president’s mind. Plus, your questions!

Further Listening:

- China Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal 

- The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices 

- Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs 

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In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came Liberation Day. Now China is ready with a trade war arsenal taking aim at U.S. companies. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how China is gearing up for an extraordinary conflict with no immediate exits. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

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- Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade  

- The Trade War With China Is On 

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President Trump has a new vision for the Environmental Protection Agency that significantly rolls back environmental regulations. Kate Linebaugh speaks to the man overseeing that vision— Administrator Lee Zeldin, about his plans and new approach to environmental governance. 

Further Listening:

- The Fight Over Fluoride 

- Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study 

- Why Microsoft Wants Three Mile Island's Nuclear Power 

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President Trump is ramping up his long-planned tariff war, promising to restore “Boomtown USA.” Before the start of the president’s first term, one small town made a bid to revive its manufacturing glory days. After a foreign company came to town, it made some headway. WSJ’s Chao Deng explores the story of Newberry, South Carolina.

Further Listening:

- Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs 

- Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles 

- Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade 

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Last week, U.S. stocks lost $6.6 trillion in value during a two-day washout after President Trump announced large tariffs on countries around the world. As markets continue to swing, Wall Street leaders are speaking out, including billionaire investor Bill Ackman and JPMorgan Chase executive Jamie Dimon. Host Kate Linebaugh talks with Gregory Zuckerman about the market chaos and how investors are responding. 

Further Listening:

-Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade 

-Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles 

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For decades, the majority of Americans have been drinking tap water with added fluoride to improve oral health. But WSJ’s Kris Maher says that backlash to fluoride is spreading. Nearly 20 communities have halted the practice since October and Utah has now banned adding fluoride to water across the state. This comes after a landmark ruling by a federal judge that the mineral poses an “unreasonable” risk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken out against it. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

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Further Listening:

-The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps  

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Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack the administration’s onslaught of new tariffs and break down what election results in Florida and Wisconsin mean for each party. Plus, they speak with WSJ’s Michelle Hackman about Trump’s aggressive immigration efforts including student deportations.

Further Listening:

-Trump’s Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade 

-Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout 

-Three Federal Workers Hit by DOGE 

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Yesterday, in the Rose Garden, President Trump sent out a clear message: the era of globalization is over. Trump announced sweeping tariffs on trillions of dollars of imports. The new duties immediately shook Wall Street and sent stocks plummeting. WSJ’s White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz explains how President Trump has wanted this day to happen for decades. And we talk to an American business owner who is deeply worried about what these tariffs mean for his company’s survival. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

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Further Listening:

- The Trade War With China Is On 

- Trump’s Tariff Whiplash  

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Charlie Javice sold her financial aid startup Frank to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. But soon after the ink on the deal was dry, the bank discovered that their new acquisition was not at all what it seemed. WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy explains how a trial about fraud committed against JPMorgan resulted in the bank feeling the heat. Kate Linebaugh hosts. 

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- A $175 Million ‘Huge Mistake’ 

- JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What’s Next for the Economy 

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Gap Inc. was once the king of mall-brand fashion. In recent years though, its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta chains have been outmaneuvered by discount stores like Target and fast-fashion brands like Zara and Shein. Ryan Knutson speaks with the new CEO Richard Dickson who is translating his previous experience resurrecting the Barbie brand into a new era for the iconic clothing seller.   

Further Listening:

• Rent the Runway’s CEO on How it Survived the Pandemic
• Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO
• How Target Got Off Target

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