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Wall St Hits Main St, Neel Kashkari & China Strikes Back 4/11/25 Apr 11, 2025

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China strikes back at the U.S. with 125% tariffs on goods – CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on the latest. BCA Research’s Marko Papic says it’s dangerous to get overly bearish in a policy-induced recession. Plus, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says the market trends show that investors are increasingly moving away from the U.S. as the safest place to invest while President Trump’s tariff tensions continue to rise. Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, the House paves the way for Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” and over in Hollywood, John Malone gives up his seat on the Warner Bros. Board of Directors to become Chair Emeritus.

Neel Kashkari - 15:48

Marko Papic - 43:17

In this episode:

Neel Kashkari, @neelkashkari

Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv

Marko Papic, @Geo_papic

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

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When Trump Hit Pause & Amazon’s Andy Jassy 4/10/25 Apr 10, 2025

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Just days after the White House shut down rumors of a potential pause on tariffs, the world reacts to a swift reversal. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the market’s reaction to President Trump declaring a 90-day pause on tariffs and how a spike in the bond market possibly changed negotiations. Plus, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sits down in an exclusive interview at the company’s headquarters, saying he believes sellers will pass increased tariffs costs on to consumers.

Meanwhile, Becky Quick revisited her 2019 conversation with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates discussing the then-latest developments in the U.S.-China trade talks and what they thought would benefit all parties involved. Watch the video from that discussion here.

Kevin Hassett 25:37

Andy Jassy 47:07

In this episode:

Andy Jassy, @ajassy

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The Tariff Toolbox: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Apollo CEO Marc Rowan 04/09/25 Apr 09, 2025

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Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on legislation aimed at repealing President Trump’s tariffs by canceling the emergency declaration used to justify them, saying that tariffs can be useful tools when used correctly – which is not the case right now. Meanwhile, Apollo CEO Marc Rowan said he’s seeing things slow down due to the economic uncertainty, but we’re not in a recession yet. Plus, CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on why the bond market may be the biggest risk to the president’s tax bill, China announces an 84% tariff on U.S. goods and President Trump delivers remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee President’s Dinner.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 24:35

Marc Rowan - 36:53

In this episode:

Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarren

Robert Frank, @robtfrank__

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The Tariff Two-Step: Bessent on a Trade War 4/8/25 Apr 08, 2025

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls China’s tariff escalation a “big mistake,” adding that he expects the U.S. to be able to reach deals with its trading partners. On the other hand, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says while he supports President Donald Trump, he does not support tariffs, emphasizing that every trade relationship is mutually beneficial. Plus, Apple is reportedly planning to source more iPhones from India after Trump’s China tariffs, and Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke told employees that they’ll have to show their jobs can’t be done by artificial intelligence before asking for more headcount and resources.

Sec. Scott Bessent - 16:39
Sen. Rand Paul - 34:52

In this episode:

Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessent

Rand Paul, @SenRandPaul

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @cameroncostany

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Tough Medicine to Swallow 4/7/25 Apr 07, 2025

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Peter Navarro - 22:06

In this episode:

Peter Navarro, @RealPNavarro

Leslie Picker, @LesliePicker

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Trump Tariff Sell-Off Deepens 4/4/25 Apr 04, 2025

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China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S. on Friday morning following President Trump’s decision to slap steep tariffs on many countries. University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business professor Jeremy Siegel calls Trump’s actions the “biggest policy mistake in 95 years.” Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, Senators Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley introduced bipartisan legislation to give Congress more power in setting and approving trade policy. Sen. Cantwell explains the push to limit the President’s authority. Plus, Snap-on CEO Nick Pinchuk weighs in on whether the broad tariffs were actually necessary and how they place the spotlight on the difficulties of manufacturing.

Jeremy Siegel - 11:40

Sen. Maria Cantwell - 25:46

Nick Pinchuk - 33:18

In this episode:

Maria Cantwell, @SenatorCantwell

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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The Tariff Formula with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 4/3/25 Apr 03, 2025

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In remarks in the Rose Garden on April 2, President Trump announced steep tariff rates on many countries, including 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan. Citi Wealth CIO Kate Moore explains the implications for the markets, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman explains the administration’s calculus in arriving at these numbers. Courtney Reagan and Phil LeBeau report on how retailers and automakers are navigating the changes. Finally, an extended interview with the official at the center of it all: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Sec. Lutnick defends and explains the tariff strategy, underscoring his and the President’s hopes to bring manufacturing back on shore.

Kate Moore - 11:21

Steve Liesman - 24:21

Phil LeBeau - 36:14

Courtney Reagan - 38:37

Howard Lutnick - 43:07

In this episode:

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Phil LeBeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Courtney Reagan, @courtreagan

Howard Lutnick, @howardlutnick

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tariffs & AI Squawk Anchors 4/2/25 Apr 02, 2025

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More details on President Trump’s tariff plans are imminent, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says POTUS can spare the trouble; Canada would be willing to drop its own tariffs, if the United States agreed to drop tariffs, as well. TikTok US buyers are lining up, as the deadline for Bytedance’s divestiture looms. Plus, OpenAI has made its first investment in cybersecurity: Adaptive Security. The company’s co-founder and CEO Brian Long explains how to mitigate risks to your own security and offers a strange surprise: AI anchors.

Doug Ford - 12:37

Brian Long - 27:24

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Paying for the American Dream & Financial Literacy 4/1/25 Apr 01, 2025

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The reconciliation bill remains stalled in Congress. Senator Bill Cassidy (R- Louisiana) says the government must first reel in its “out-of-control” spending and debt to defend the American Dream. John Hope Bryant weighs in on why he believes financial literacy needs to be taught to every American at every education level. Plus, OpenAI closes a funding round at $40 billion, the largest private tech deal on record, Johnson & Johnson loses in court again in its bid to settle talc cases and shares of Newsmax surge for a second day after a massive IPO debut on Monday.

Sen. Bill Cassidy - 16:57

Kate Rooney - 28:22

John Hope Bryant - 30:33

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Bill Cassidy, @SenBillCassidy

John Hope Bryant, @johnhopebryant

Kate Rooney, @Kr00ney

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An FDA Resignation & An M&A Outlook with Makan Delrahim 3/31/25 Mar 31, 2025

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The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned from the agency, citing what he called “misinformation and lies” from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about vaccinations. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the official’s departure, the U.S. measles outbreak, and the importance of bolstering public trust in science and health systems. Former antitrust assistant attorney general Makan Delrahim discusses the future of M&A under the second Trump administration, and investors and business owners are bracing for President Trump’s tariffs set to take effect on April 3. Plus, President Trump has once again floated the idea for a third term, and the President has commuted Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson’s prison sentence.

Makan Delrahim - 18:20

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 29:53

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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