Squawk Pod Fed Decision Day, A UK Visit, & House Speaker Mike Johnson 9/17/25
Sep 17, 2025
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, dives into pressing political matters. He shares hopes for a cut in Federal Reserve interest rates and discusses the implications for government funding. The conversation also touches on TikTok's future, amid ongoing trade negotiations with China. Johnson sheds light on the global reaction to Trump's recent UK visit and voices concerns about political violence domestically. His insights highlight the intricate web of governance, international relations, and economic decisions.
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AI Can Rapidly Draft Policy Language
- Hosts demonstrated how AI can draft Fed-like language quickly, showing AI's utility in policy drafting.
- Becky Quick and Joe Kernen used AI to generate a plausible FOMC statement paragraph in seconds.
Special Relationship Is Over
- Richard Haass argues the U.S.-UK “special relationship” has eroded under recent administrations and Brexit has reduced UK significance.
- He says this trip is largely symbolic and policy disagreements remain on the Middle East and Russia.
China Uses Economic Moves As Leverage
- China is using export and procurement controls as leverage in broader negotiations with the U.S.
- Richard Haass frames recent NVIDIA restrictions and TikTok talks as run-up skirmishes before higher-level talks.