Marketplace Morning Report U.S.-China trade truce is on shaky ground
Jun 2, 2025
Sam Taub, Lead writer on investing for NerdWallet, breaks down the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, highlighting accusations from both sides over key resources. He discusses the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beer and its acceptance among various consumers. Taub also dives into innovative proposals like 'Trump Accounts' for newborns, explaining the benefits of a one-time $1,000 deposit for eligible infants and the regulations governing these savings. The blend of finance and cultural shifts makes for an engaging conversation.
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US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
- The US-China trade truce is unstable with mutual accusations of violations and tariffs being reimposed.
- Both countries threaten forceful measures, increasing tensions between the world's largest economies.
Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Non-alcoholic beer sales grew 9% globally in 2024, while regular beer sales declined.
- Non-alcoholic beer is poised to become the second-largest beer category by volume, but still holds only 2% market share.
Non-Alcoholic Beer Tastes Better
- Kaylee Theriault describes blind taste tests where she struggled to tell non-alcoholic beer from alcoholic varieties.
- Burkhard Nesson uses conferences to drink non-alcoholic beer to stay sharp without standing out socially.