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This is a special edition of the Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition podcast. Subscribe to the show: on Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3jGRYiB Anywhere: http://bit.ly/3J1bct9 On today's episode: President Donald Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century as he steps up his campaign to reshape the global economy, sparking threats of retaliation and a selloff in markets around the world.Trump announced Wednesday he will apply at least a 10% tariff on all exporters to the US, with even higher duties on some 60 nations, to counter large trade imbalances with the US. That includes some of the country’s biggest trading partners, such as China — which now faces a tariff of well above 50% on many goods — as well as the European Union, Japan and Vietnam.“For years, hard-working American citizens were forced to sit on the sidelines as other nations got rich and powerful, much of it at our expense,” Trump said during an event in the White House Rose Garden to unveil the so-called reciprocal tariffs. “Now it’s our turn to prosper.”The move marks a dramatic escalation in Trump’s trade war, one that risks triggering retaliation from other countries and upends calculations for businesses and consumers at home. China and the EU, America’s largest trading partner, both said they were preparing to take countermeasures in response.The US president has embraced tariffs as a tool to assert US power, revive manufacturing at home and exact geopolitical concessions — counter to the decades-old consensus that lower trade barriers help to foster ties among nations and prevent conflicts. Economists say the near-term result of his measures will likely be higher US prices and slower growth — or perhaps even a recession.Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after Trump’s announcement, with US equity futures slumping as much as 4%.Gold hit an all-time high and the traditional haven Japanese yen soared, while China maintained its daily support of the yuan. Ten-year Treasury yields fell toward the closely-watched 4% level, their lowest since October.Read More: Fear Grips Markets as Trump Tariffs Raise Risks to Global GrowthLess than three months after returning to the White House, Trump has already erected trade barriers that are bigger by some measures than those imposed in the notoriously protectionist 1930s. Bloomberg Economics calculates that the effective tax rate the US now charges on more than $3 trillion of imported goods may climb to around 23% — higher than any point in more than a century.A statement published Wednesday by the United States Trade Representative explained the Trump administration calculated its raft of new tariffs primarily based on existing trade balances. Countries running a trade surplus with the US faced a flat 10% rate regardless, as did nations where trade was roughly even.There’s a small difference in the tariff rates first announced by Trump and more than a dozen of those listed in the annex that accompanied the White House executive order. For countries like South Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan and India, the rates in the annex are about 1 percentage point higher than the initial announcement.The 10% baseline charge on everyone takes effect after midnight Saturday. The higher duties on targeted countries — which replace, rather than add on top of the 10% rate — are due to kick in on April 9, the White House said.Read More: List of Reciprocal Tariffs by CountryFor now, the new measures don’t include Canada and Mexico, which are embroiled in a separate on-and-off tariff dispute with the US. They also won’t apply to some products that are subject to separate duties tied to so-called Sec. 232 investigations such as autos, semiconductors and lumber.The reciprocal tariffs were “much worse than we feared,” said Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. There’ll be “huge implications for rerouting of trade,” she said.The president, who’s...

This week, we take a look at the increasing tension between the US and Europe and the future of defense spending. Plus, New Balance CEO Joe Preston on how he’s kept the brand fresh after all these years. Later, a look at the $200 billion video game market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says that President Trump's policies are "self-inflicted" wounds to the economy. And, we take a look at the tug-of-war between the new administration's "drill, baby, drill" goal and what oil and gas companies want. Plus, a look at some of the most recent bandwagon innovations and initiatives that are fading in the face of challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at five years since Covid-19...what has changed? What did we expect would change? And, how did different governments' pandemic restrictions affect their economies? Plus, did you ever wonder what CEOs do after they retire? We sit down with former Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on his new ski town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at China’s economic challenges with former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers. And, commemorating International Women’s Day through women’s sports… will leagues like the NWSL and WNBA continue to generate billions of dollars in revenue? Plus, a broader look at sports as an asset class and the increase in investment opportunities. Later, we interview conservative activist investor Robby Starbuck as we look at role of faith in investment decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump acknowledged there may be an “adjustment period” as his tariffs take effect, but defended his push to remake the US economy and declared “momentum is back” in a primetime speech to Congress on Tuesday night. “Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again. And it’s happening, and it will happen rather quickly,” Trump said in the longest-ever presidential address to a joint session. “There’ll be a little disturbance, but we’re okay with that. It won’t be much.” Trump’s address comes at a pivotal moment. Data shows new strains on the economy as factory activity stagnates, inflation simmers, consumer confidence ebbs, and stocks lag behind equity markets in other countries. Stocks swung wildly Tuesday following Trump’s most recent tariff actions against the US’s largest trading partners, with the S&P 500 Index closing at its lowest level since before the president’s election last year. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted the administration might announce a pathway for tariff relief for goods from Mexico and Canada — two of the countries hit — that are covered by a free trade agreement as soon as tomorrow. For instant reaction and analysis to President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress, plus Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's speech in response, Bloomberg Balance of Power hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz along with Bloomberg Surveillance cohost Annmarie Hordern speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies and doubled an existing charge on China, spurring swift reprisals that plunged the world economy into a deepening trade war. This podcast brings you the latest details and analysis, from Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition. You can subscribe to the Bloomberg Daybreak podcast here: Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR The US new tariffs — 25% duties on most Canadian and Mexican imports and raising the charge on China to 20% — impact roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports, an expansive move signaling to markets that the Republican president is committed to wielding import duties to obtain fresh revenue and create domestic manufacturing jobs. Canada hit back with phased levies on $107 billion worth of US goods while China imposed tariffs of as high as 15%, mainly on American agricultural shipments. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her government would await Trump’s decision before reacting with any retaliatory measures and is expected to address reporters on Tuesday morning local time. The moves mark a new phase in Trump’s broadening economic and diplomatic reset of America’s place in the world. Confirmation of the levies lays to rest doubts the US president would actually follow through on his repeated threats to upend global economic ties to counter what he casts as imbalanced trade. “We are in a new era where the mantra is to protect markets and the US is leading in this,” said Alicia Garcia Herrero, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Natixis. “China retaliated focusing on Trump’s staunchest voters in the agriculture sector. But that is not going to stop him.” The tariffs bring American import levies to their highest average level seen since 1943, according to the Budget Lab at Yale. That would lead to as much as $2,000 in additional costs for US households. It also will mean significantly slower economic growth in the US, especially if other countries retaliate, according to a report published Monday. And Trump has indicated more tariffs are to come, including in April reciprocal tariffs on all US trading partners that have their own levies or other barriers on American products, as well as sectoral taxes of 25% on cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Those tariffs are also poised to be cumulative — in addition to any across-the-board tariff on a particular nation. Trump has also said a 25% tariff is in the works for the European Union and is investigating levies on copper and lumber imports. Steel and aluminum tariffs are also set to take effect on March 12, further impacting Canada and Mexico. Financial markets largely took the moment the tariffs came into effect in stride — with Chinese stocks even climbing intraday. In the run-up to the deadline, though, US equities tumbled the most this year, while Treasury yields earlier fell to the lowest in four months and oil dropped to a three-month low. The Canadian government late Monday announced it will proceed with a sweeping package of counter-tariffs against US-made products. The first stage is 25% tariffs on about C$30 billion ($20.6 billion) worth of goods from US exporters to go into effect at the same time as the US levies. A second round of tariffs at the same rate will be placed on C$125 billion of products in three weeks — a list that will include big-ticket items like cars, trucks, steel and aluminum. “Canada will not let this unjustified decision go unanswered,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement. The retaliation plan is the same as the one he announced in February after Trump signed his executive order for broad tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at India’s growth story and its taper as India-US relations grow more complicated. And, luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat… are secondhand retailers a sound solution? Plus, a close look at some of the advantages and pitfalls of the White House rolling back regulations. Later, what does it mean for a company when it reaches zombie status? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at why US automakers are getting hit by the threat of tariffs meant to protect them. And, the Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to be able to pay for its spending without increasing inflation - did it live up to its name? Plus, the promise of AI keeps growing along with the hurdles in its way. We talk to Nobel Laureate Geoffery Hinton and "Chip War" author, Chris Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Bloomberg News Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders look at how President Trump took his negotiating style from New York the Oval Office. Meanwhile Thomas Peterffy of Interactive Brokers and former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad tell us why event contracts are different from betting markets. And, we take an inside look at a regulated prediction market, Kalshi. Plus, we go to Wyoming for an inside look into new laser technology that can be used to detect methane leaks that are costly to the environment and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla sees cancer as the pharmaceutical company's next frontier. Meanwhile, funding and research in finding a cure for Alzheimer's might have crowded out more effective approaches. And, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio tells us how countries go broke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats to the European Union while saying he would speak with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, as stock markets sank following a hectic weekend that saw prospects for a trade war turn into reality. In remarks to reporters on Sunday night, Trump said he would hold separate calls on Monday morning with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as with the Mexican leadership, after announcing 25% tariffs on the US’s neighbors and top trading partners. The levies are set to take effect on Tuesday, barring a last-minute deal. Bloomberg Daybreak hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you instant reaction to the weekend's developments on global trade. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Daybreak Podcast: on Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3jGRYiB Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at where the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target came from and how differently inflation is perceived across the country with the Fed presidents of New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Plus, we take you to two different office buildings in New York City, One Vanderbilt and 322 Eighth Avenue, to tell the story of the challenges that unite commercial real estate properties, regardless of class. And, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek roils global markets and the Magnificent 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode from Bloomberg Daybreak, hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow examine the emergence of DeepSeek. The Chinese artificial intelligence startup is rocking global technology stocks, raising questions over America’s technological dominance. Buzz grew over the weekend about DeepSeek’s latest AI model being cost-effective while running on less-advanced chips, casting doubt on the validity of the rich valuations for companies like Nvidia. You can hear more episodes of Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition by subscribing to the podcast: On Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as mobile banking revolutionized our relationship with our money and led to a plethora of new tools for management and investing, the proliferation of crypto and blockchain technologies have opened up all manner of new investment opportunities that go far beyond what early Bitcoin adopters could’ve imagined. This episode is sponsored by Coinbase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at the future of insurance in Los Angeles after devastating wildfires, President Trump's economic argument for immigration enforcement, and the growing trend of non-alcoholic beer and spirits. We go to Davos for the annual World Economic Forum's gathering of business and world leaders as they face a more insular and less collaborative world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the inauguration of President Donald Trump. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we look at what the next Trump administration will do to deliver on its promises to make government smaller, negotiate more favorable trade deals, and sustain economic prosperity. We talk to BlackRock's Rick Rieder, Council on Foreign Relations' Michael Froman, PIMCO's Libby Cantrill, Apollo's Torsten Slok, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's Maya MacGuineas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government’s ability to control the nation’s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week’s In the City to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.