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Apr 2025
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What in the World is Happening with Your...

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401. What in the World is Happening with Your 401(k) & Tariffs?? | Jessica Yellin with What We Need to Know 

Amanda and Webby Award Winning journalist, Jessica Yellin, delve into the intricacies of Trump's recent tariff policies and their impact on the global economy.


-Why manufacturers are even less likely to open factories in America now than before 

-How tariffs will affect American business, the global space, the stock market and YOUR pocketbook 

-The resistance to Trump’s tariffs policies we’re starting to see in congress

-The reason this is considered the greatest self-inflicted wound on the American economy by any president in history. 


Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby award-winning independent news brand -- dedicated to helping you manage your  “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy, Peabody and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent. You can follow her on Instagram at Jessica Yellin.

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