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WSJ What’s News - What Trump’s India Tariffs Mean for Global Trade

A.M. Edition for Aug 27. As steep duties on a range of Indian products come into effect, the WSJ’s Tripti Lahiri discusses which sectors will be hit hardest, and how the levies could have ripple effects for other economies. Plus, President Trump weighs quickly announcing a nominee to replace Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. And WSJ columnist Jinjoo Lee argues that the renewable energy industry can thrive despite the Trump administration’s subsidy rollbacks. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Tick Higher Despite Threat to Fed Governor

The Federal Reserve defends governor Lisa Cook after President Trump said he would fire her. Plus: Trump Media gets a crypto boost. And EchoStar’s stock surges after a spectrum license sale to AT&T. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - How ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Has Shaken the U.S. Food Industry

P.M. Edition for Aug. 26. Big food companies were already reeling from shifting consumer preferences. Now, the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has further shaken them. Jesse Newman, who covers food for the WSJ, describes what kinds of pressures these companies are under, and how they are responding. Plus, corn farmers in the U.S. Midwest are preparing to harvest what may be a record-sized crop this year. But as reporter Kirk Maltais discusses, that may not be the good news that it seems. And Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker has pushed back against President Trump’s plan to send federal troops to Chicago. We hear from Chicago-based national affairs reporter Joe Barrett about what’s going on in the city. Alex Ossola hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Illinois Governor Challenges Trump’s Plan for Troops in Chicago

Plus: American consumers’ confidence edges slightly lower in August. Norway's sovereign-wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over Israel’s bulldozer use in Gaza. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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WSJ What’s News - Trump Pushes the Fed Into Uncharted Territory

A.M. Edition for Aug 26. President Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, escalating his campaign against the central bank. The WSJ’s Alex Frangos helps us make sense of whether he actually has the authority to fire Cook, and what this means for the Fed’s independence. Plus, U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume this week. And WSJ correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov reports that Russia faces a fuel crunch, as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks on the country’s refineries. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Online-Grocery War Heats Up With Amazon’s Bigger Push

Has Amazon finally cracked the code for the online-grocery business? WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher tells us what the e-commerce giant is doing and how it stacks up against competitors. Then, while some dating apps have lost their charm, Raya has a long waitlist of interested users. WSJ Style News desk reporter Lane Florsheim explains its appeal. Julie Chang hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Tick Lower Following Friday’s Rally

Plus: Keurig Dr Pepper agrees to buy Peet’s Coffee. And shares of furniture brands Wayfair and RH fall after President Trump’s tariff warnings. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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