When President Trump paused most of his “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days last spring, the administration had hoped to cut dozens of trade deals. As trade advisor Peter Navarro put it, there could be "90 deals in 90 days." But as Trump’s deal deadline approached, it became clear that the administration’s deal-making push has hit some snags, resulting in o ... Show More
Jul 17
The World Cup Story, Part 3: ‘FIFA, What Have You Become?'
The stage is set: Spain takes on Argentina in the World Cup final this coming Sunday. WSJ’s Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg discuss the highs, lows and controversies of this year’s tournament, and explain how political interference as well as FIFA’s drive to make as much money ... Show More
30m 39s
Jul 2025
I was told there would be deals
After pressing pause on the steepest tariffs, the Trump Administration promised 90 tariff deals in 90 days. That deadline is nearly here but the deals are not. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kri ... Show More
25m 52s
Feb 2025
Will Tariffs End Trump’s Honeymoon?
After months of promising to impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners, President Donald Trump has made good on his word. On Friday, he announced 10 percent tariffs on China and 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, though the latter has been delayed by a month. Today on the 538 ... Show More
39m 17s
Jul 2025
What to Expect From Trump’s New Trade Drama
<p>After months of delaying his most extreme tariffs, President Trump is now threatening to revive the most aggressive version of his global trade war.</p><p>America’s trading partners, investors and consumers are bracing for impact.</p><p>The Times journalists Natalie Kitroeff, ... Show More
31m 14s
Feb 2025
UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Protectionist, or pushover?'
Yesterday was US President Trump’s very big announcement on reciprocal tariffs, which turned out to be a plan to investigate taxing US consumers at a future date. Markets had to decide whether the president was being a protectionist or a pushover, and for now are erring toward pu ... Show More
2m 26s