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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...

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Spencer Soper, Bloomberg Technology & E-Commerce Reporter, discusses Amazon's last minute bid to acquire TikTok. Dave Brown Vice President, AWS Compute & Networking, breaks down the state of AI, computing and innovation. Ava Benny-Morrison, Bloomberg News Legal Reporter, explains a federal judge's ruling to dismiss corruption charges against Eric Adams. And we Drive to the Close with Noah Hamman, Founder & CEO of AdvisorShares. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoDaddy CFO Mark McCaffrey joins to discuss the company's transformation post-IPO and to give his outlook on the small business sector. He speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Sean Tucker, Editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins to discuss the latest on Tesla and the tariff impact. Brad Carson, President of Americas for Responsible Innovation, continues the tariff conversation and the impact on data centers and AI infrastructure. Bloomberg Health Reporter Madison Muller and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst Sam Fazeli discuss the tariff threats to the health sector and pharmaceuticals. And we Drive to the Close with Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist at Baird Private Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Jenni Troutman, Director of AWS Training & Certification, discusses the AI gender and skills gap. Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA, discusses the business of Bitcoin mining and the US energy supply. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Kurt Wagner discusses Elon Musk acquiring the social network formerly known as Twitter for the second time in three years. Musk, the world’s richest person, on March 28 used his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, to purchase his social media platform in an all-stock deal that values X at $33 billion, not including debt. The new joint entity, which will be called XAI Holdings, has a value of more than $100 billion, again excluding debt, Bloomberg News reported. The deal was a surprise, but not necessarily shocking: The two businesses have worked together closely since xAI’s founding in 2023, including on data licensing and product distribution for xAI’s chatbot, Grok. They also share many of the same investors, and in some cases, employees even share office space in Palo Alto, California. The transaction valued xAI at $80 billion, Musk said — a jump from a valuation of about $50 billion in November, the last time the company raised money from investors. The $33 billion equity value of X in the deal is about the same as its valuation in a recently closed funding round, and also close to Musk’s take-private price in 2022, which also counted $12 billion in debt. Chris Brigati, Chief Investment Officer at SWBC, talks about avoiding panic-trading in volatile markets. Jacqui Canney, Chief People & AI Enablement Officer at ServiceNow, explains why today’s leaders need to be building an AI-first workforce. And we Drive to the Close with Vinny Catalano, Chief Markets Strategist at Stuyvesant Capital Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Sean West, Co-Founder of Hence Technologies, discusses his book Unruly: Fighting Back when Politics, AI and Law Upend the Rules of Business. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News News IPO Reporter Ryan Gould and Bloomberg News Equities Reporter Bailey Lipschultz break down CoreWeave shares slipping on Friday in its market debut after the cloud-computing provider raised $1.5 billion in a downsized initial public offering. The company’s stock opened at $39 each on Friday, below the $40 per share initial public offering. The cloud-computing provider sold 37.5 million shares at $40 apiece, down from an initial plan of 49 million shares at $47 to $55 each that might have raised as much as $2.7 billion. Nvidia Corp., an existing investor in CoreWeave, anchored the share sale with an order of about $250 million, a person with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg, asking not to be identified because the information was private. Representatives for Nvidia declined to comment. Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee discusses US PCE and consumer data. Bloomberg News Equities Reporter Carmen Reinicke explains why Reddit’s 50% plunge has failed to Entice dip buyers as growth slows. Joel Weber, Head of Bloomberg Explains, announces the launch of the Bloomberg Pointed News Quiz. JustAnswer CEO Andy Kurtzig discusses urging other tech leaders to join him in continuing the fight for Ukraine's freedom. And we Drive to the Close with Rob Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Journalist Meenakshi Ahamed discusses her book Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America. Goodwill CEO Steve Preston shares the details of the American Opportunity survey and closing the opportunity gap. Bloomberg Businessweek Freelance Contributor Michael Waters talks about his Businessweek Magazine story The Secretive Billionaire Behind America’s Most Corporate City. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News News Senior Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy discusses President Trump signing a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports and pledged harsher punishment on the EU and Canada if they join forces against the US, expanding a trade war and triggering threats of retaliation. “What we’re going to be doing is a 25% tariff on all cars that are not made in the United States,” Trump said at the White House on Wednesday as he pushed ahead with a program seeking to bring more manufacturing jobs to the US. Hours later, Trump suggested further tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and Canada if they worked together “to do economic harm” to the US. The reaction in currency markets including the euro and Canadian dollar was muted, and the S&P 500 fluctuated to start the day Thursday. Bloomberg Economics US Economist Stuart Paul explains what Trump’s auto tariffs could mean for GDP and inflation. Katie Hubbard, EVP of Capital Markets for Walton Global, shares her thoughts on US housing data. Austin Walker, CEO of A. Walker & Company, talks about the Trump administration’s impact on affordable housing. And we Drive to the Close with Katie Nixon, CIO at Northern Trust Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Journalist Alison Kosik discusses her book What’s up With Women and Money?: How To Do All the Financial Stuff You’ve Been Avoiding. Brooke May, Managing Partner at Evans May Wealth, talks about investor’s focus shifting from inflation to tariffs. Andrew Collins, President & CEO of Sentient Jet, shares his thoughts on the state of private aviation. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Metals & Mining, Heavy Machinery Reporter Joe Deaux explains that 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. US President Donald Trump in February directed the Commerce Department to open an investigation into potential copper tariffs and submit a report within 270 days, though it’s now expected to be resolved sooner, said the people who asked not to be identified because the discussions are confidential. Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed Income at Key Private Wealth, discusses finding safe havens amid macro tumult. Ruth Foxe Blader, Founder and Managing Partner of Foxe Capital, talks about seeing a generational technology revolution with AI. And we Drive to the Close with Sevasti Balafas, CEO at GoalVest Advisory. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Former Google Executive Jenny Wood discusses her book Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News US Treasury Reporter Daniel Flatley discusses President Donald Trump appearing to invent a new economic statecraft tactic on Monday by threatening what he dubbed “secondary tariffs” on countries that buy oil from Venezuela to choke off its oil trade with other nations. The threat, delivered via Truth Social post then confirmed in an executive order, said countries could face 25% tariffs on trade with the US if they purchase oil and gas from Venezuela, which is already under heavy US sanctions. The move was meant to pressure Venezuela for the “tens of thousands of high level, and other, criminals” that Trump said Venezuela has sent to the US. The novel approach adds to a growing list of tools that Trump has been eager to deploy as part of a push to use America’s economic clout as leverage in achieving its foreign and domestic policy goals. The idea seems certain to increase tensions with the Latin American nation over immigration and foreign policy. Bloomberg News Tech Reporters Julia Love and Davey Alba share the details of their Businessweek Magazine story Google Reshapes Search Around AI as It Races Rivals Like ChatGPT. And we Drive to the Close with Julie Biel, Chief Market Strategist at Kayne Anderson Rudnick. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Ali Anderson, CEO of CraftCo, discusses the evolving landscape of the alcohol industry amid shifting consumer habits and potential tariffs. Doug Ciocca, CEO at Kavar Capital, explains why the markets are suffering from TIP….Tariff Implementation Paralysis. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Senior White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove discusses President Donald Trump poised to be more targeted than the barrage of tariffs he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war. Trump is preparing a “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2, unveiling so-called reciprocal tariffs he sees as retribution for tariffs and other barriers from other countries, including longtime US allies. While the announcement would remain a very significant expansion of US tariffs, it’s shaping up as more focused than the sprawling, fully global effort Trump has otherwise mused about, officials familiar with the matter say. Trump will announce widespread reciprocal tariffs on nations or blocs but is set to exclude some, and — as of now — the administration is not planning separate, sectoral-specific tariffs to be unveiled at the same event, as Trump had once teased, officials said. Marina Khaustova, COO of Crystal Intelligence, provides insights into the overlooked regions facilitating crypto-based sanctions evasion. NYU Medical Center Physician Dr. Sue Decotiis looks at the science behind trending weight loss trends. And we Drive to the Close with Sarah Ponczek, Financial Advisor at UBS Private Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Candice Safdieh, Founder and CEO of Snoga Athletics, discusses meeting the need for modest fashion in the athletic industry. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.