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Fmr. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Metal-Tariff Mania, Power of Super Bowl Ads 2/10/25
Feb 10, 2025
Rohit Chopra, the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), shares insights on the agency's recent upheaval amidst leadership changes and the implications of these shifts for consumer protection. Barry Zeckelman, CEO of Zeckelman Industries, discusses the impact of President Trump's tariffs on steel imports and their effects on the manufacturing sector. The duo also delves into the dynamic world of Super Bowl ads, weighing the creativity and effectiveness of strategies used to capture audience attention during the big game.
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- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory pause raises concerns about unmonitored financial practices and consumer protection risks.
- New steel and aluminum tariffs announced by President Trump are expected to bolster domestic manufacturers by limiting foreign competition.
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