

Episode 4396: Turn Around Tuesday; Markets Bounce Back
Apr 8, 2025
Jameson Greer, a USTR official and former deputy to Bob Lighthizer, dives into the pressing trade policies impacting American workers. He critiques political negligence towards domestic interests, emphasizing the need for a champion of American manufacturing. The conversation covers the recent stock market surge spurred by tariff policies and trade tensions with China. Greer discusses legal challenges affecting trade and strategies to address the deficit, while also addressing the geopolitical forces at play and their implications for global freedom movements.
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Market Bounce and Tariffs
- Markets bounced back after volatile trading tied to Trump's tariffs.
- Trump remains firm on trade wars, but tariffs are open to negotiation.
Market Opening Surge
- Dow Jones surged over 1400 points, a 3.5% gain, with all Dow 30 stocks initially in green.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains of over 3%, indicating a positive market response.
Economic Outlook
- Trump's tax cuts will stimulate the economy, preventing a recession and lowering inflation.
- Oil price drops and lower mortgage yields will further contribute to economic stability.