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4/14/25: Wall St Panic Amid Tariff Flip Flop, China Bans Rare Earth From US, CEOs Say Recession Is Here, Consumer Sentiment Plunges

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Apr 14, 2025
Ryan Grimm, a political journalist known for his incisive commentary, joins to unpack the turmoil facing Wall Street as fluctuating tariffs and a rare earth mineral export ban from China create panic. They explore how CEOs are already declaring a recession and consumer sentiment is crumbling. The discussion dives into the ripple effects on smaller businesses, the challenges posed by rising costs, and broader implications for trade relations. Grimm's insights shed light on the precarious state of the economy and its impact on everyday Americans.
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ANECDOTE

NVIDIA's Tariff Exemption

  • NVIDIA's CEO donated to a Trump super PAC and subsequently, NVIDIA's chips received a tariff exemption.
  • This highlights potential corruption in the trade war decision-making process.
INSIGHT

Trade War Impact

  • The current trade war chaos creates uncertainty, discouraging investment and hurting small businesses.
  • China's strategic export bans on rare earth minerals expose U.S. overreliance and lack of preparedness.
INSIGHT

China's TikTok Strategy

  • China's TikTok propaganda videos about the trade war highlight their leverage and domestic focus.
  • The videos emphasize China's lack of reliance on U.S. products, while the U.S. heavily depends on Chinese goods.
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